02:19Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed that NATO 'constantly challenges China' by 'interfering' in its internal affairs and 'distorting and slandering its domestic and foreign policies' during a daily press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.
"I don't know what NATO's values are, and if it is to create contradictions, provoke confrontation, and exacerbate tensions by drawing ideological lines, then China really cannot agree with it," she added.
Her remarks followed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's interview with the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri on 27 June, in which he accused China of contributing to 'the biggest military conflict in Europe since World War II' and called on countries such as South Korea, Australia and New Zealand to 'increase pressure on China' and 'stabilise the region'.
Mao also said that China remains committed to promoting 'peace talks' and a 'political settlement' to the Ukraine crisis.
"NATO should reflect on the root causes of the crisis and what it has done for peace in Europe and the world, instead of shirking its responsibilities and shifting contradictions," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasised.
Stoltenberg has repeatedly claimed that China is 'propping up' Russia's 'war economy' with 'semiconductors and dual-use items' and urged allies to 'impose a cost' if China doesn't change its stance, most recently at a ceremony in Ottawa on 19 June.
The Chinese Embassy in Manila said on Tuesday that it had helped report the abduction of a Chinese national to the Philippine National Police's Anti-Kidnapping Bureau and intervened diplomatically for the person's rescue and safety. However, the person was eventually killed along with a kidnapped Chinese-American. The Philippine authorities have not commented on the incident.
"It was verified that the abducted and killed included a Chinese citizen," Mao noted. "After the incident, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines maintained close contact with the Philippine side, urging the Philippine side to make every effort to investigate the case, take effective measures to safeguard the safety of Chinese citizens in the Philippines and provide assistance to the families of the victims in dealing with the aftermath".
She also attributed the tensions between the Philippines and China to 'the Philippines' infringement and provocation' and urged the Philippines to exercise restraint and resolve conflicts through 'dialogue and consultation'.
A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed area in the South China Sea on Monday 17 June, with both sides blaming each other.
Mao Ning also highlighted China's intentions to 'develop friendly cooperation with countries of the Pacific island countries, including Vanuatu, adding that China is committed to 'help relevant countries improve their economic and social development and facilitate their development'.
'Provoke confrontation and exacerbate tensions' - MOFA spox questions 'NATO's values'
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed that NATO 'constantly challenges China' by 'interfering' in its internal affairs and 'distorting and slandering its domestic and foreign policies' during a daily press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.
"I don't know what NATO's values are, and if it is to create contradictions, provoke confrontation, and exacerbate tensions by drawing ideological lines, then China really cannot agree with it," she added.
Her remarks followed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's interview with the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri on 27 June, in which he accused China of contributing to 'the biggest military conflict in Europe since World War II' and called on countries such as South Korea, Australia and New Zealand to 'increase pressure on China' and 'stabilise the region'.
Mao also said that China remains committed to promoting 'peace talks' and a 'political settlement' to the Ukraine crisis.
"NATO should reflect on the root causes of the crisis and what it has done for peace in Europe and the world, instead of shirking its responsibilities and shifting contradictions," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasised.
Stoltenberg has repeatedly claimed that China is 'propping up' Russia's 'war economy' with 'semiconductors and dual-use items' and urged allies to 'impose a cost' if China doesn't change its stance, most recently at a ceremony in Ottawa on 19 June.
The Chinese Embassy in Manila said on Tuesday that it had helped report the abduction of a Chinese national to the Philippine National Police's Anti-Kidnapping Bureau and intervened diplomatically for the person's rescue and safety. However, the person was eventually killed along with a kidnapped Chinese-American. The Philippine authorities have not commented on the incident.
"It was verified that the abducted and killed included a Chinese citizen," Mao noted. "After the incident, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines maintained close contact with the Philippine side, urging the Philippine side to make every effort to investigate the case, take effective measures to safeguard the safety of Chinese citizens in the Philippines and provide assistance to the families of the victims in dealing with the aftermath".
She also attributed the tensions between the Philippines and China to 'the Philippines' infringement and provocation' and urged the Philippines to exercise restraint and resolve conflicts through 'dialogue and consultation'.
A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed area in the South China Sea on Monday 17 June, with both sides blaming each other.
Mao Ning also highlighted China's intentions to 'develop friendly cooperation with countries of the Pacific island countries, including Vanuatu, adding that China is committed to 'help relevant countries improve their economic and social development and facilitate their development'.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed that NATO 'constantly challenges China' by 'interfering' in its internal affairs and 'distorting and slandering its domestic and foreign policies' during a daily press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.
"I don't know what NATO's values are, and if it is to create contradictions, provoke confrontation, and exacerbate tensions by drawing ideological lines, then China really cannot agree with it," she added.
Her remarks followed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's interview with the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri on 27 June, in which he accused China of contributing to 'the biggest military conflict in Europe since World War II' and called on countries such as South Korea, Australia and New Zealand to 'increase pressure on China' and 'stabilise the region'.
Mao also said that China remains committed to promoting 'peace talks' and a 'political settlement' to the Ukraine crisis.
"NATO should reflect on the root causes of the crisis and what it has done for peace in Europe and the world, instead of shirking its responsibilities and shifting contradictions," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasised.
Stoltenberg has repeatedly claimed that China is 'propping up' Russia's 'war economy' with 'semiconductors and dual-use items' and urged allies to 'impose a cost' if China doesn't change its stance, most recently at a ceremony in Ottawa on 19 June.
The Chinese Embassy in Manila said on Tuesday that it had helped report the abduction of a Chinese national to the Philippine National Police's Anti-Kidnapping Bureau and intervened diplomatically for the person's rescue and safety. However, the person was eventually killed along with a kidnapped Chinese-American. The Philippine authorities have not commented on the incident.
"It was verified that the abducted and killed included a Chinese citizen," Mao noted. "After the incident, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines maintained close contact with the Philippine side, urging the Philippine side to make every effort to investigate the case, take effective measures to safeguard the safety of Chinese citizens in the Philippines and provide assistance to the families of the victims in dealing with the aftermath".
She also attributed the tensions between the Philippines and China to 'the Philippines' infringement and provocation' and urged the Philippines to exercise restraint and resolve conflicts through 'dialogue and consultation'.
A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed area in the South China Sea on Monday 17 June, with both sides blaming each other.
Mao Ning also highlighted China's intentions to 'develop friendly cooperation with countries of the Pacific island countries, including Vanuatu, adding that China is committed to 'help relevant countries improve their economic and social development and facilitate their development'.