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
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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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