Thu Apr 10 16:32:34 UTC 2025: ## China Warns Against “Irresponsible Remarks” After Zelenskyy’s Accusation of Chinese Involvement in Ukraine War
**Kyiv/Beijing, April 10, 2025** – Tensions escalated in the Ukraine conflict following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claim that China is actively involved in the war on Russia’s side. Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that Ukraine possesses evidence of 155 Chinese nationals deployed to assist Moscow’s forces, adding that the capture of two Chinese soldiers further confirmed this involvement. He described this as a deliberate Russian attempt to expand the war and drag China into the conflict.
China’s Foreign Ministry responded Thursday by urging “relevant parties” to refrain from making “irresponsible remarks,” without directly naming Ukraine or Zelenskyy. Spokesman Lin Jian stated that China maintains its stance of neutrality in the three-year-long war, while emphasizing its commitment to a peaceful resolution. He added that Beijing requires its citizens to avoid participation in armed conflicts. China has consistently maintained its position as a neutral party, despite facing criticism from Western nations regarding its close ties with Russia. The ministry’s statement reiterated that China is not a party to the Ukrainian crisis.
Zelenskyy’s accusations, and China’s subsequent response, have heightened international concern about the escalating conflict and the potential for further international involvement.
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