Beijing has been materially supporting Moscow and helping it evade sanctions, an American diplomat has said
China has clearly been helping Russia in the Ukraine conflict, despite presenting itself as a neutral party, US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith has said.
The accusation came as the Pentagon announced a new military aid package for Kiev worth $425 million, including anti-air missiles, artillery shells, and armored vehicles.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Smith claimed that Beijing “does its very best to try and convince the world that it can maintain a very neutral status as it relates to the war in Ukraine.”
“But in reality, the PRC has picked a side. It has put its thumb on the scale, and it has opted to support Russia in its war in Ukraine,” the diplomat said, referring to China by its official name. She went on to accuse China of helping Russia bypass sanctions by providing “a long list of dual-use components.”
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