Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday articulated his country's official position on the war in Ukraine and signaled that China will deepen ties with Russia next year, AP NEWS reported..

Speaking via video link at a conference in Beijing, he accused the US of worsening relations between the world's two largest economies, saying China "

Wang also said that China will "

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“With regard to the crisis in Ukraine, we consistently adhere to the fundamental principles of objectivity and impartiality, without giving preference to one side or another, without adding fuel to the fire, and even more so without seeking to benefit from the current situation,” Wang said..

Wang also accused the US of "

In addition, the Chinese Foreign Minister said that China will seek to restore relations with the United States to the previous level, stressing that they have deteriorated due to the fact that "

Wang stressed that experience has shown "

China resists Western pressure over trade, technology, human rights and its claim to a wide swath of the Western Pacific.

His refusal to condemn the invasion of Ukraine and join other countries in imposing sanctions on Russia further undermined ties and deepened the emerging rift with much of Europe..

Wang and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke by phone late last week.. The State Department said Blinken discussed the need for responsible management of the US-China relationship, expressed concern about Russia's war against Ukraine and the threats it poses to global security and economic stability..

Last week, Chinese and Russian warships held joint naval exercises in the East China Sea..