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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.

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[–] positiveWHAT@lemmy.world 29 points 4 days ago (2 children)

China reminding me that they are a country not of conscience and reason, but of pride and honor posturing. One could expect some foreign soldiers, but that response is just pride facade. I always have high hopes for them. Hope is strong.

[–] Mihies@programming.dev 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Yeah, China has been investing heavily into facade and public perception for a while now. I'd love to see Ukraine coming up with some proof, but if they don't, it will cast a bad light on them. That said mercenaries from all world are fighting on both sides, it'd be odd that there where no Chinese.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 12 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Nah, China needs to provide some real point other than "You bring us great dishonor", Ukraine has far more credibillity than China ever will. I still have to do that mental operation where I assume the reverse of anything they say is the truth or at least the starting basis for thinking about anything they're involved with

Even if its true these were mercenaries totally unconnected to the government, accusations like these are totally fair game by reason of association. China shouldn't be hitching its wagon to Russia particularly for these war crimes. They're in bed with the stink, they gonna smell.

They bring great shame to and by themselves

[–] Mihies@programming.dev -4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Usually the burden of proof is on accuser's side regardless of how you feel about the accused. Also Ukraine, specially at the beginning, made many not-that-true claims. It's war, they will lie if that suits them. And you're right, Chine is also often denying the obvious.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

This is not a criminal court and Chyna needs to earn a better reputation. They can start by telling their bitch Russia to pull the plug or join the rest of the world is sanctioning the shit out of tuem

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

There was a video on a Chinese soldier on my feed earlier. I suppose they could have translated him incorrectly, but he was claiming that Ukrainian forces saved his and his fellows soldiers lives when Russia attacked with chemical weapons.

Pretty sure it was on noncredible defense though so, it just as easily could be a joke?

[–] sun_is_ra@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

What country in your opinion does have conscience ?

[–] positiveWHAT@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

At least Sweden, Finland and Costa Rica