China has called for peace talks in Ukraine but has refrained from condemning its ally Russia, leading to criticism from Western countries.
BEIJING, China – China has notified several foreign missions in Beijing not to display “politicized propaganda” on their buildings, diplomats told Reuters, adding the request appeared aimed at Ukrainian flags they have displayed sinceSeveral foreign missions in China raised the Ukrainian flag, or displayed its image in posters and lights, following the February 2022 invasion that sparked international condemnation of Russia, a close ally of China.
The notice, a copy of which was seen by Reuters, was addressed to “all embassies, and international organizations’ China representative offices.”In the notice, the ministry did not mention Ukrainian flags or any particular “propaganda” displays, but four Beijing-based diplomats, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said it was clearly related to Ukraine solidarity exhibits.
The missions of the European Union, Britain, Germany and Poland in Beijing have also displayed images of Ukrainian flags.
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