China says it won’t exploit Russia-Ukraine war

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China says it won’t exploit Russia-Ukraine war By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter THE CHINESE Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday called “crazy and absurd” speculations that China would take advantage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to advance its militarization of the South China Sea. “China will absolutely not use its strength to bully smaller countries, and we never believe in the winner-takes-all approach,” the embassy said in an e-mailed reply to questions. China seeks to “realize a resolution as soon as possible to advance joint development without prejudice to either side’s rights and claims.” “We hope to work with...