Bejing slams 'groundless' US claims on Ukraine war
China condemned on Tuesday what it called "groundless accusations" by the United States that Beijing is supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. "The United States has unveiled a large-scale aid bill for Ukraine while also making groundless accusations against normal trade between China and Russia," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said. "This kind of approach is extremely hypocritical and utterly irresponsible, and China is firmly opposed to it," he said. Wang reiterated that China has consistently maintained that it is a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict. "On the Ukraine issue, China has always maintained an objective and just position, advocated actively for peace talks and pushed for a political resolution," Wang said. He added that Beijing will not accept others "passing the buck" or shifting the blame. (AFP)