China says it is not profiting from Russia's war against Ukraine

China says it is not profiting from Russia's war against Ukraine

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China denies trying to benefit from Russia's war against Ukraine and regulates the export of dual-use goods in accordance with laws and regulations.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said that Beijing did not seek to benefit from the war in Ukraine. The comment was made as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Beijing to discuss issues including the war. This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.

We have never sought and will never seek to benefit from the crisis. China regulates the export of dual-use goods in accordance with laws and regulations,

- Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a briefing in Beijing.

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She added that countries "should not discredit or attack normal relations between China and Russia" or harm the interests of Chinese firms.

Mao Ning did not name the United States, but the publication notes that Washington is warning allies that Beijing has increased its support for Moscow, in particular by providing geospatial intelligence to help it in its war against Ukraine.

Recall

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Chinese banks and exporters of "significant consequences" if they help strengthen Russia's military capabilities or help Moscow evade sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.