"Russia Requests Military Support from China" Report... China Denies as 'Not True'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] After foreign media reported that Russia requested military equipment and support from China, the Chinese government denied the claims.

The Washington Post (WP) reported on the 13th (local time), citing U.S. officials, that Russia, which invaded Ukraine, requested military equipment and support from China.

However, these officials did not specify what types of weapons Russia requested or what China's response was.

Eric Sayers, a former staff member of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, stated, "If China provides any form of military support to assist in the Ukraine war, the impact on U.S.-China relations would be significant."

But China dismissed the report. Liu Fengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., reportedly responded, "I have never heard of this," regarding Russia's request for Chinese equipment, according to major foreign media.

Spokesperson Liu said, "The priority is to prevent the tense situation from escalating or becoming uncontrollable," adding that supporting progress through negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is the most important effort.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also dismissed the report at a regular briefing on the 14th (local time), saying, "Recently, the U.S. has been spreading fake news targeting China regarding the Ukraine issue, with very malicious intentions," and denied the related reports as untrue.

He emphasized, "China's position on the Ukraine issue has been consistent and clear," adding, "We have continuously advocated for peace and played a constructive role in urging dialogue."

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