Chinese state media has criticised one of Australia's top intelligence chiefs after he warned Beijing was part of an "emerging axis" of countries helping to "kill innocent Ukrainians" by backing Russia's invasion.
NATO has made a similar accusation, saying Beijing has been covertly helping Russia by supplying it with semi-conductors and other electronic components which can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
China insists it has not sided with Russia and wants to help bring peace to Ukraine.
Chinese media rebukes intelligence chief's warning 'emerging axis' working to kill innocent Ukrainians
Chinese state media has responded to an Australian intelligence official's warning about its involvement in the Ukraine war. (AAP: Lukas Coch)
In short:
An Australian intelligence chief has warned China has joined an 'emerging axis' helping to kill Ukrainians.
The intelligence chief says China is sending equipment that has civil and military uses to cover its support.
What's next?
Chinese state media responded that Australia should stop "amplifying" a narrative that China is a threat, and doing so would harm Australia.
Chinese state media responded that Australia should stop "amplifying" a narrative that China is a threat, and doing so would harm Australia.
The comments drew criticism in Chinese state media, with the nationalist online magazine Global Times accusing Mr Shearer of trying to invoke the 'Axis of Evil' rhetoric adopted by US president George Bush ahead of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq.
- "Some Western countries have seized on China's normal trade relations with Russia to concoct baseless allegations of military support, yet they have failed to provide any substantial evidence," it wrote.
The paper also criticized Australia's military support to Ukraine, saying Western countries were guilty of prolonging the conflict by continuing to supply Kyiv with weaponry, ammunition, and equipment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing Chinese, Iranian and North Korean support for Russia's invasion of the country, according to Australian intelligence.
Reuters: Kevin LamarqUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing Chinese, Iranian and North Korean support for Russia's invasion of the country, according to Australian intelligence. (Reuters: Kevin Lamarq
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John F. Kirby, a national security spokesman at the White House, said that North Korea had sent at least 3,000 soldiers into training sites in eastern Russia.
We’re Seeing an Increase in the Number of North Koreans, Not an Increase in Our Partners’ Response
- But the growing presence of North Korean troops hasn’t resulted in “an increase in our partners’ response, unfortunately,” he lamented.
- After the DPRK’s launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile last week, Zelensky said Kyiv can track “every camp” of North Korean soldiers in Russia to carry out preemptive strikes.
he wrote in a Facebook post, urging allies to take action.
“Everyone is waiting as North Korean forces prepare to target Ukrainians.”
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