China has vehemently denied accusations from NATO, whose leaders are currently meeting in Washington, alleging that it is assisting Russia in sustaining its conflict in Ukraine. Beijing criticized NATO's actions as "unjustifiable" and called for countries to examine the underlying causes of the war.

While the NATO summit has primarily focused on bolstering support for Ukraine, China's role has also been scrutinized. The military alliance asserted that China has become a critical supporter of Russia by providing substantial aid to its defense industry. On Thursday, NATO will engage in discussions with leaders from various Asia-Pacific nations regarding China. Later today, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg will hold a press briefing.