China blames NATO for pushing Russia-Ukraine tension to 'breaking point'

Beijing urges US to avoid undermining its rights or interests in handling the Ukraine issue


Reuters March 09, 2022
China's foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian attends a news conference in Beijing, China November 16, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS

BEIJING:

Moves by US-led NATO have pushed tension between Russia and Ukraine to a "breaking point", Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.

Also read: China's Xi calls for 'maximum restraint' in Ukraine

At a daily news briefing, he urged the United States to take China's concerns seriously and avoid undermining its rights or interests in handling the Ukraine issue and ties with Russia.

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