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China’s Ambassador to France Says Ex-Soviet States Lack Basis for Sovereignty

China's ambassador to France claimed that post-Soviet states lack a firm basis for their sovereignty under international law, sparking condemnation from France and Eastern European countries.

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  • China's ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, claimed that post-Soviet states have no effective status under international law.
  • France and Eastern European countries condemned the ambassador's remarks.
  • The comments contradicted longstanding official Chinese policy.
  • The three Baltic states will summon China's top officials for an explanation.
  • The remarks raised questions about France's efforts to involve Beijing in its push for a diplomatic process to end the war in Ukraine.
China’s Ambassador to France Says Ex-Soviet States Lack Basis for Sovereignty
France and countries across Eastern Europe condemn remarks from Ambassador Lu Shaye
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