China: Beijing has denied the claims of the United States that China was considering arming Russia in its war against Ukraine, as it called for “peace-loving” nations to act to end the conflict.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mr. Wang Wenbin, commented that the US is in no position to make demands after the country’s top diplomat Mr. Antony Blinken warned Beijing against providing weapons to Russia in the war against Ukraine.

“China will never accept the US pointing fingers at Sino-Russian relations or even coercing us. It is the United States and not China, that is endlessly shipping weapons to the battlefield. We urge the United States to earnestly reflect on its own actions and do more to alleviate the situation, promote peace and dialogue, and stop shifting blame and spreading false information,” Mr. Wang shared.

“It is clear to the international community who is calling for dialogue and fighting for peace, and who is adding fuel to the fire and encouraging opposition,” the spokesperson added.

The statement came after the US Secretary of State claimed that China was now “considering providing lethal support” to Moscow, ranging “from ammunition to the weapons themselves.”

Mr. Blinken’s accusations came as relations between China and the United States were further strained after Washington shot down a Chinese spy balloon earlier in February 2022.

The United States has repeatedly warned China against providing support to Russia for its war in Ukraine.

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