Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Sheikh Qassem: Our supporters make up more than half of Lebanon's population, and all of these people are united under the banner of protecting Lebanon, its Resistance, its people, and its integrity.
Sheikh Qassem: There will be no phased handing in of our arms. [The Israelis] must first enact the agreement before we start talking about a defensive strategy.
Sheikh Qassem: Be brave in the face of foreign pressures, and we will be by your side in this stance.
Sheikh Qassem: Stripping us of our arms is like stripping us of our very soul, and this will prompt us to show them our might.
Sheikh Qassem: We will not abandon our arms, for they gave us dignity; we will not abandon our arms, for they protect us against our enemy.
Sheikh Qassem: The US efforts we are seeing are aimed at sabotaging Lebanon and constitute a call for sedition.
Sheikh Qassem: If you truly want to establish sovereignty and work for Lebanon’s interests, then stop the aggression.
Sheikh Qassem: The United States, which is meddling in Lebanon, is not trustworthy but rather poses a danger to it.
Sheikh Qassem: The United States is preventing the weapons that protect the homeland.
Sheikh Qassem: The government’s latest decision [on the disarmament of the Resistance] is non-charter-based, and if the government continues down this path, it is not faithful to Lebanon’s sovereignty.

Chinese embassy slams UK-US statement as 'groundless accusations'

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 16 Sep 2024 20:07
5 Min Read

The Chinese embassy in the UK has condemned a joint UK-US statement as groundless, refuting allegations of supporting Russia in Ukraine.

  • x
  • Chinese national flag is raised at the Chinese embassy in London, United Kingdom, Sept. 11, 2023. (AP)
    Chinese national flag is raised at the Chinese embassy in London, United Kingdom, Sept. 11, 2023 (AP)

The Chinese embassy in the UK has issued a sharp response to a joint statement by the UK and the US, which criticized China's actions regarding Taiwan, the South China Sea, and its position on the Ukraine war. A spokesperson from the embassy strongly condemned the joint statement, calling it an interference in China's internal affairs and a misrepresentation of facts.

"The so-called joint statement by the UK and the US makes groundless accusations against China and interferes in China's internal affairs. China strongly deplores and firmly rejects this," the spokesperson stated.

On the Taiwan issue, the embassy reiterated China's long-standing position, asserting that the matter is solely an internal affair. "The Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair. No external forces have the right to interfere. The biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait now is the separatist activities for 'Taiwan independence' and the interference of external forces," the spokesperson emphasized, reaffirming China's opposition to any movements toward Taiwanese independence.

Addressing disputes in the South China Sea, the embassy claimed China’s sovereignty over the region and criticized external involvement. "China has indisputable territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea. China's normal patrol and law enforcement in the waters under its jurisdiction is in line with international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea," he stated.

The embassy also accused Philippine vessels of violating regional agreements and warned the UK and the US to avoid escalating tensions. "As non-regional countries, the UK and the US should respect the facts and stop any behavior that provokes confrontation."

The statement further touched on the war in Ukraine, where the embassy refuted allegations that China was supporting Russia's defense efforts. "As for the Ukrainian issue, China has always maintained an objective and fair position, actively promoted peace talks, and pushed for a political solution," the spokesperson noted. "We firmly oppose the relevant countries' constant propagation of disinformation that China supports Russia's defense industry."

The embassy concluded by urging the UK and the US to stop inflaming the situation, stating, "We urge the UK and the US to stop adding fuel to the fire and shifting the blame."

This statement comes amid heightened tensions between China and Western nations over multiple geopolitical issues, signaling an ongoing diplomatic standoff.

German military ships in Taiwan Strait increase security risks: China

Two days ago, China also accused Berlin of exacerbating security risks in the Taiwan Strait following the passage of two German military vessels through the sensitive waters the previous day.

Related News

Trump orders national guard expansion in Washington

Musk’s xAI sues Apple, OpenAI over antitrust collusion in AI market

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed on Friday that the frigate Baden-Württemberg and the supply vessel Frankfurt am Main had transited the strait.

"The German side's behavior increases security risks and sends incorrect signals," Chinese military spokesperson Li Xi warned in a statement.

While US and other international military vessels frequently navigate the strait, this marks the first time in over two decades that German naval ships have done so, according to German media reports.

Beijing considers Taiwan a breakaway province and claims sovereignty over the strait that lies between the island and mainland China.

Germany and other nations maintain that such passages are routine, emphasizing the principle of freedom of navigation.

Li confirmed that the People's Liberation Army had deployed naval and aerial forces to "monitor and warn off" the German vessels and would "resolutely counter all threats and provocations."

According to German Defense Ministry officials, the two vessels were en route from South Korea to the Philippines. Pistorius noted that the chosen route was "the shortest".

"It is the safest route given the weather conditions. And these are international waters, so we are sailing through them," he added.

Despite Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition, it has robust alliances with Western nations, notably the United States, its primary weapons supplier.

In response to the vessel transit, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, "There is not much to say... it’s an international waterway."

Earlier this week, Taiwan said it "welcomes and affirms Germany, along with the US, Canada and the Netherlands, for taking actions to demonstrate the legal status of the Taiwan Strait as international waters, while defending freedom of navigation and maintaining regional peace at the same time."

Read more: Russian Pacific fleet, China Navy launch joint drills in Sea of Japan

  • China
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Philippines
  • Ukraine
  • Russia
  • South China Sea

Most Read

Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, executive director of the defense division of the Israeli National Cyber Directorate, undated (Social media)

Israeli-born US prosecutor drops Israeli officer child sex crime

  • Politics
  • 19 Aug 2025
Almost instantly after the Helsinki Accords were signed, organisations sprouted to document purported violations, whose findings were fed to overseas embassies for international amplification. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab el-Hajj)

How ‘Human Rights’ became a Western weapon

  • Opinion
  • 23 Aug 2025
Israeli soldiers stand on the top of armoured vehicles parked on an area near the Israeli-Gaza border, as seen from southern Israel, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 (AP)

Palestinian fighters target Israeli soldiers, vehicles in Gaza

  • Politics
  • 21 Aug 2025
Launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen toward the occupied Palestinian territories. (YAF military media)

Yemeni Forces announce firing hypersonic missile at Al-Lydd Airport

  • Politics
  • 22 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Prime minister's office in al-Quds, Occupied Palestine, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Netanyahu deliberately derailing truce with Gaza occupation: Hamas

Irish President Michael Higgins arrives to deliver his speech during a 42nd World Food Day celebration at FAO headquarters in Rome, on Oct. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Politics

Irish president renews call for UN military intervention in Gaza

US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the US Embassy in Aukar, northern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, July 21, 2025 (AP)
Politics

US envoy, Netanyahu discuss restraining attacks on Lebanon, withdrawal

Smoke billows following Israeli airstrikes in multiple areas in Sanaa, Yemen, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ansar Allah vow sustained Gaza support despite Israeli strikes

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS