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China never supplied weapons to parties in the Ukraine war, foreign ministry says

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Posted on June 26, 2025

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BEIJING (Reuters) -China's foreign ministry on Thursday denied that China supplied weapons to parties in the Ukraine war, and accused "relevant NATO personnel" of slandering China's "normal military

China Denies Allegations of Supplying Weapons in Ukraine Conflict

BEIJING (Reuters) -China's foreign ministry on Thursday denied that China supplied weapons to parties in the Ukraine war, and accused "relevant NATO personnel" of slandering China's "normal military build-up".

Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry, made the remarks in a regular press briefing in response to NATO chief Mark Rutte saying there was a "massive build-up" of the military in China, and that China was supporting the war effort in Ukraine.

(Reporting by Beijing Newsroom; Editing by Himani Sarkar)

Key Takeaways

  • China's foreign ministry denies supplying weapons to Ukraine war parties.
  • NATO accused China of a massive military build-up.
  • China accuses NATO of slandering its military activities.
  • The denial was made during a regular press briefing.
  • NATO chief Mark Rutte highlighted China's military support concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did China's foreign ministry deny?
China's foreign ministry denied that it supplied weapons to parties in the Ukraine war.
Who made the allegations against China?
The allegations were made by NATO chief Mark Rutte, who mentioned a 'massive build-up' of military in China.
What was the context of Guo Jiakun's statement?
Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry, responded during a regular press briefing to NATO's claims.

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