China’s ambassador to the U.S. tried to walk back his country’s declaration of a “no limits” partnership with Russia, saying China isn't interested in “confrontation.' He refused to call Russia’s war on Ukraine an invasion but as a “crisis.”
Ambassador Qin Gang's comments come as China continues its tightrope walk regarding Russia’s attack in Ukraine — refusing to condemn Moscow while maintaining trade with its neighbor — adding an additional layer to the already tense U.S.-Chinese relations.
The ambassador, who arrived in Washington a year ago, said China is not interested in “confrontation,” adding that both Russia and China share a common rejection of the “Cold War mentality.” Qin refused to call Russia’s war on Ukraine an invasion, instead referring to it as a “crisis.”
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