HENRY FOWLER, assistant general secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU), reports on Day 2 from the GFTU’s residential Summer School at the Workers’ Retreat, Quorn Grange Hotel
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The West is wrong about China’s position on Ukraine
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AS the conflict between Russia and Ukraine drags on, China’s neutral stance has come under increasing pressure from the West. Some have criticised Beijing’s decision to not take sides, while others portray Beijing as a growing threat and accuse it of siding with Russia.
China insists its position has always been objective, clear and consistent — its only wish is peace between the two sides. It says the West is wrong about China’s position on Ukraine.
Beijing does not seek geopolitical interests, nor does it endorse the use of punishing sanctions or military assistance that could further escalate the situation. In fact, China has been promoting peace talks since the beginning of the conflict.
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