Beijing on request from Chinese POWs captured in Ukraine to be swapped: "Their actions will be assessed"
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Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:55:11 +0300
The Chinese government has denied any involvement in the participation of Chinese citizens in Russias war against Ukraine and says it will assess the actions of those captured in Donetsk Oblast under Chinese law after verifying the circumstances.
Source Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in response to a request from a Ukrinform correspondent in China, who sought a comment on the appeal by Chinese POWs to be brought back home Quote The Chinese governments position is very clear.
Weve issued numerous warnings and asked Chinese citizens to stay away from armed conflict zones, avoid participating in armed conflicts in any form and avoid participating in military operations by any side.
The conduct of Chinese citizens abroad will be reviewed in accordance with current law and necessary consular and other measures will be taken.
Details Jian said Chinese authorities are still verifying information about the nationals captured in Ukraine and clarifying the circumstances of their involvement.
He added that Chinas stance on the socalled Ukrainian crisis Chinas term for Russias war of aggression against Ukraine ed.
remains unchanged, claiming Beijing seeks to promote peace talks to end the conflict.
Quote from Jian We call on all relevant parties to accurately understand Chinas objective and impartial position and to refrain from political manipulation or using this issue of captured Chinese citizens ed.
for publicity or selfpromotion.
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