China Rebukes NATO's Belligerent Rhetoric in Washington Summit Declaration

A Chinese mission spokesperson rebuked the NATO summit's declaration, claiming its content contains provocations, lies, and incitement. The NATO document accused China of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and threatening European security. The spokesperson denied China’s involvement, stating it’s not responsible for the Ukraine crisis.

A spokesperson for the Chinese mission to the European Union has condemned the NATO summit's declaration in Washington, branding it as loaded with 'belligerent rhetoric.' The statement criticized the China-related content as consisting of 'provocations, lies, incitement and smears.'

The NATO summit communique in Washington accused China of being a key supporter of Russia's war efforts in Ukraine, and posing systemic threats to Europe and global security. The spokesperson, responding to the allegations on Thursday, asserted that 'China is not the creator of the crisis in Ukraine.'

(With inputs from agencies.)