[Epoch Times, February 26, 2022]Russia’s surprise attack on Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday (24th) shocked the world, but the CCP’s attitude is ambiguous. In the past few days, foreign media reporters have been chasing Beijing’s position on the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly “dodged” questions at the press conference, which is quite embarrassing.
The CCP’s official use of “evasion” tactics highlights embarrassment
CNN reported on Friday (25th) that Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin not only did not acknowledge Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at a regular press conference, but also avoided more than 30 questions about Russian aggression and the current situation in Ukraine.
CNN said that Wang Wenbin continued to answer at the press conference that “the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected”, evading various questions from foreign reporters, and saying that China “understands Russia’s legitimate concerns on security issues” and called on all countries. Fang “maintained restraint to avoid further escalation of the situation.”
At that time, foreign media reporters pointed out that China has always supported the principles of “non-interference in internal affairs” and “respect for the sovereignty of all countries”, so Russia chose to identify with the sovereignty of Ukraine’s two divided regions, whether it violated Ukraine’s sovereignty?
The reporter also asked: Does China recognize Donetsk and Luhansk as new “independent states”? Are Russia’s latest moves a violation of the new Minsk agreement? How does China view potential sanctions on Russia? Does China See Ukraine as Similar to Taiwan…
In the face of a series of sharp questions from foreign media, the report said that Wang Wenbin did not respond positively, which also highlighted Beijing’s embarrassing position on the Ukraine crisis.
“Apple Daily” said that this is the second time that China’s (CCP) Wolf Warrior has used a “dodge” strategy at the press conference, and the number of evasive questions hit a record high.
On Monday (21st) Russian President Vladimir Putin suddenly announced that he recognized the independent status of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, and then sent troops to “peacekeeping”.
On the second day, at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Wang Wenbin used the method of “evasion”, flashing 14 Ukraine-related questions in a row without answering directly.
Since the crisis of the situation in Russia and Ukraine, for several days, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will involve the United States in answering reporters’ questions and make accusations. DW concluded that beyond condemning the United States, Beijing’s government does not appear to have decided how to set the tone.
Different standards on Ukraine issue?
At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday (24th), foreign media reporters questioned whether Beijing often said that it should respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, but was ambiguous on the Ukraine issue. Is it a double standard?
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying did not answer directly, but once again pointed the finger at the West, starting from the “Eight-Power Allied Forces” and detailing how China’s sovereignty and territory were “invaded”. on Taiwan and other issues, wantonly interfering in China’s internal affairs, sabotaging China’s sovereignty and security” and so on.
The AFP reporter also took the CCP’s alleged “genocide” in Xinjiang as an example and was called “the lie of the century” by the Chinese side, and asked whether Russia had provided China with evidence to prove that there was “genocide” in Ukraine? If not, are you prepared to call this the “lie of the century”?
Hua Chunying responded that there was no “genocide” in Xinjiang, saying that she did not understand what happened in the eastern Uruguay region.
Russia invaded Ukraine?Hua Chunying’s response was answered by reporters
Facing the direct mention of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine in a question from foreign media reporters, Hua Chunying said on Thursday that it was “the definition of the Western media”, and added that there are complex historical factors behind the evolution of Ukraine to this day.
Hua Chunying also quoted the Russian side as saying that “the armed forces will not carry out missile, aviation and artillery attacks on the city”. She also asked the reporter if the US used the word “aggression” when taking military actions against Iraq and Afghanistan?
The AFP reporter replied, “The US invaded Iraq in 2003, and our agency used the word ‘invasion’ at that time,” and asked back if China believed that what the US had done in Iraq violated Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, why would it Ukraine did not have the same reaction, is it a “double standard”?
Reuters reporters also tried to ask relevant questions many times, and directly asked, “Does the Chinese leader support President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine?” Hua Chunying directly countered the reporter’s “preconceptions, prejudice, arrogance, and random hats.”
Will China condemn Russia?Hua Chunying responded
When asked, will China call on Russia to withdraw its troops? Hua Chunying repeated several times: “We call on all relevant parties to exercise restraint.”
When repeatedly asked when China would condemn together with the United States, Europe and other countries, Hua Chunying avoided saying, “This reminds me that it is the United States and other countries you mentioned that are constantly interfering in China’s internal affairs, based on falsehoods. Information launches various attacks on China.”
The reporters were chasing after them and continued to raise relevant questions. Hua Chunying expressed dissatisfaction that the reporters “has been pestering China”. She said: “Is China a party? Who is the one who set the fire, the one who fanned the fire, the one who added fuel to the fire?”
At a press conference on Wednesday (23rd), Hua Chunying said that it was the United States that “raised tensions and incited war”, while China was persuading it from the very beginning. It is “irresponsible” to accuse China of inaction.
“Putin will be held in contempt by the international community,” U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday after Russia invaded Ukraine. “Any country that supports Russia’s naked aggression against Ukraine will be discredited for collaborating with it.” Biden did not directly name the CCP.
Responsible editor: Sun Yun#