Russia has asked China for military equipment since the start of its 24 February invasion of Ukraine, sparking concern in the White House that Beijing may undermine Western efforts to help Ukrainian forces defend their country, the Financial Times and Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing US officials. Asked about the reports, Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for China's embassy in Washington, said: "I've never heard of that." He said China found the current situation in Ukraine "disconcerting" and added: "We support and encourage all efforts that are conducive to a peaceful settlement of the crisis." Liu said that ... (full story)