British Foreign Minister’s request to China about the war in Ukraine
In a meeting with Chinese officials, the British Foreign Minister asked the country not to support Russia in the conflict in Ukraine and to prevent Chinese companies from sending weapons to Russia.
According to RCO News Agency, British Foreign Minister David Lemmy held meetings and talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Deputy Prime Minister Ding Shuxiang on his first trip to China after the British Labor Party came to power.
The Associated Press reported: “This 2-day trip was an attempt to restore relations with Beijing after relations soured in recent years due to accusations of espionage, China’s support for Russia in the Ukraine war and the alleged suppression of civil liberties in Hong Kong, a former British colony. »
British Foreign Minister’s visit to China
After these meetings, the British Foreign Office announced in a statement: “Foreign Minister Lemmy said how Britain and China have common interests in European peace and ending war.” He reiterated that concerns about China’s supply of equipment to Russia’s military-industrial complex risk damaging China’s relations with Europe while contributing to the continuation of the war in Ukraine.
This statement stated that both sides have agreed to continue consultations on this issue and other geopolitical issues such as unrest in West Asia, and noted: “Lamy asked his Chinese counterpart to take all necessary measures to investigate and prevent the supply of military equipment.” Russia by Chinese companies.”
The United States on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies for allegedly “helping Russia build long-range attack drones used in the war in Ukraine.” The Chinese embassy in Washington said the claims were “false”.
British Foreign Secretary and Vice Premier of China
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, quoting Wang Yi, announced after the meeting with his British counterpart: “Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that matters related to Taiwan and Hong Kong are considered China’s internal affairs, and non-interference in internal affairs is a fundamental principle.” It is in international relations.
The ministry continued without mentioning its cooperation and relations with Russia: “Foreign Minister Wang stated that China and Britain should improve their economic cooperation and find areas of agreement in world politics despite deep differences.”
The Associated Press quoted Wang Yi as saying: “China is willing to cooperate with all countries, including Britain, to pursue peace for the world and development for humanity.”
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