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EU Calls on China to Stop Supporting Russia's Military-Industrial Complex

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The European Union's diplomatic efforts aim to create a just peace in Ukraine as EU Diplomatic Service reported. During the 13th strategic dialogue between the European Union and China, EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas called for China to immediately stop providing material support to Russia's military-industrial complex and support a full and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting, co-chaired by Kallas and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, covered various topics, including Ukraine, where Chinese companies' support for Russia's war poses a serious threat to European security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas called on China to immediately stop material support for Russia's military-industrial complex during the 13th EU-China strategic dialogue on July 2.
  • The meeting covered bilateral issues and the broader geopolitical situation, with a focus on Ukraine, where Chinese companies' support for Russia's war poses a serious threat to European security.
  • Kallas stressed the importance of rebalancing economic relations and improving reciprocity in market access, as well as ending China's distortive practices, including restrictions on rare earth metal exports.
  • The EU reaffirmed its commitment to the "one China" policy, while stressing its opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo, including through force or coercion.
  • Both sides expressed concern about human rights in China and hybrid threats to Europe emanating from China.
  • The EU remains committed to constructive interaction with China in solving global problems, including the situation in the Middle East.

Statistics:

  • 13th EU-China strategic dialogue was held on July 2 in Brussels, Belgium, under the co-chairmanship of Kaja Kallas and Wang Yi.
  • The dialogue covered various topics, including Ukraine, where Chinese companies' support for Russia's war poses a serious threat to European security.
  • China is a major supplier of materials to Russia's military-industrial complex, as reported by The Economist citing unnamed Western officials.
  • The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that Beijing advocated for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and did not supply weapons to any of the parties.

Sources:

  • EU Diplomatic Service
  • The Economist
  • The Chinese Foreign Ministry
  • Ukrainian News Agency

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