The NATO Summit Is on July 9, but Zelensky Is Already Angry
AntiWarJun 22
China Condemns NATO for Claiming It's Aiding Russian War Effort
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The Facts
After NATO accused China of being a "decisive enabler" of Russia in the Ukraine war and demanded it "cease all material and political support to Russia's war effort," China called the accusation "lies and smears" that demonstrated a "Cold War mentality."
NATO's allegations followed reports from US Pres. Joe Biden's admin. that China was providing Russia with computer chips and software applicable to military use, though the administration has not accused it of providing entire weapons systems.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
It's no coincidence that Russia chose to ramp up its military efforts by bombing a hospital and its geopolitical efforts — meeting with the leaders of India and Hungary — right before the NATO summit. As Vladimir Putin continues to violate international law in Ukraine, he and his allies in Asia and Eastern Europe are hinting at further authoritarian expansion. The West can only win this war if it responds to these threats now.
Establishment-critical narrative
The US and NATO have had to constantly blame others for their failed mission in Ukraine, the latest scapegoat being China. Beijing, just like the majority of countries around the world, has chosen to remain neutral in the war and thus maintained normal economic ties with Moscow. As China calls for peace and economic normalcy, NATO continues to prolong the war and even expand its presence in Asia through joint projects.