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Chinese official describes Ukraine invasion as ‘war’ for first time

By Christopher Hutton
Published March 10, 2022 2:13pm ET
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Chinese official describes Ukraine invasion as ‘war’ for first time
A Chinese official described the conflict in Ukraine as a “war” for the first time. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that he hoped the war would end as soon as possible, a remark made after Chinese leaders have avoided condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “We hope to see fighting and the war stop as […]

A Chinese official described the conflict in Ukraine as a “war” for the first time.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that he hoped the war would end as soon as possible, a remark made after Chinese leaders have avoided condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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