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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas that China cannot afford a Russian loss in Ukraine, fearing a subsequent US focus on China. This private admission contradicts China's public stance of neutrality. Wang rejected accusations of Chinese material support for Russia, claiming such support would have swiftly ended the war. The four-hour meeting included discussions on various geopolitical and commercial issues, with Wang providing what some EU officials viewed as 'realpolitik' lessons emphasizing a perceived future US focus on China.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.