China Says It Continues To Value , Its Relationship With Russia.<br />In a news conference on March 7, Chinese Foreign Minister <br />Wang Yi addressed his country's relationship with Russia <br />following Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine.<br />The China-Russia relationship is valued for its independence. We are determined [to keep the relationship] free from interference or discord sown by third parties, Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, via news conference.<br />Wang also referenced a joint statement made by the two countries in February pertaining to a "new era" of international relations.<br />It sends an unequivocal message to the world that China and Russia jointly oppose attempts to revive the Cold War mindset or provoke ideology-based confrontation, Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, via news conference.<br />The friendship between Chinese and Russian peoples is rock solid, Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, via news conference.<br />Wang went on to say that China's relationship with Russia is different than its relations with other countries and regions.<br />However, CNBC reports the foreign minister added that the Red Cross Society of China will send emergency supplies to Ukraine "as soon as possible.".<br />However, CNBC reports the foreign minister added that the Red Cross Society of China will send emergency supplies to Ukraine "as soon as possible.".<br />Still, China refuses to call Putin's attack an "invasion" and says the conflict can only be resolved via negotiations.<br />Still, China refuses to call Putin's attack an "invasion" and says the conflict can only be resolved via negotiations.<br />CNBC reports that on a call with U.S. Secretary of State <br />Antony Blinken on March 5, Wang said the situation had <br />escalated to a point that China hoped it wouldn't reach.<br />CNBC reports that on a call with U.S. Secretary of State <br />Antony Blinken on March 5, Wang said the situation had <br />escalated to a point that China hoped it wouldn't reach.<br />The Secretary noted the world is watching to see which nations stand up for the basic principles of freedom, self-determination and sovereignty, Ned Price, U.S. State Department spokesperson, via statement.<br />He underscored that the world is acting in unison to repudiate and respond to the Russian aggression, ensuring that Moscow will pay a high price, Ned Price, U.S. State Department spokesperson, via statement
