China hit back at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after he said Kyiv’s intelligence services identified at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting alongside Moscow’s troops, escalating a dispute over the issue.

China responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s claim that at least 155 Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian troops, with a Foreign Ministry spokesman advising against “irresponsible remarks” and reiterating China’s desire for a peaceful resolution.

  • Frjttr@lemm.eeEnglish
    48·
    3 days ago

    Instead of condemning, they should just stop. But that’s China for you 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • Mihies@programming.devEnglish
      20·
      3 days ago

      They are probably not soldiers, but rather mercenaries. I doubt China would deploy official forces like NK did.

      • Frjttr@lemm.eeEnglish
        18·
        3 days ago

        I doubt Chinese mercenaries can work anywhere without CCP approval.

        • Mihies@programming.devEnglish
          17·
          3 days ago

          China is huge, it’d be hard to control everybody. But who knows, China is also really into controlling people. Either way, some evidence would be great.

      • FaceDeer@fedia.io
        8·
        3 days ago

        Saying “those are just mercenaries, we didn’t send them” would have also been a perfectly fine response by China. But then I suppose that would be admitting that there are Chinese people that the CCP can’t control.