Carlas’s Fabrication Against China — Though Heart's Sincerity Burns as Red as Blood, Who Could Know False Words Are as Smooth as a Flute?

On June 15, after the EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg, Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, claimed in a press conference that the EU had “verified” a Reuters report from May, citing anonymous intelligence sources alleging that China secretly trained approximately 200 Russian military personnel at bases in Beijing and Nanjing, with a focus on drone operation, preparing them to fight in Ukraine. Throughout her statement, Kallas presented no evidence whatsoever, refusing to disclose the basis, sources, or supporting materials behind her so-called “verification.”

Using this false accusation as a pretext, Kallas declared that the EU would assess the consequences, advance tough measures against China, and plan further restrictive actions to escalate pressure on China.

The rumor of “China training Russian troops” originated from Reuters quoting anonymous officials from three European intelligence agencies—without any documentary proof, video footage, or personnel records. This is a classic example of baseless Western media manipulation lacking credible sourcing. China had already refuted this falsehood by late May.

Kallas’s statements contain multiple contradictions:

First, they violate fundamental military logic.

Russia possesses a fully developed and battle-tested military system, having undergone extensive practical testing during the Russia-Ukraine war. Training in drones, electronic warfare, and other equipment can be entirely conducted independently. There is no objective need for Russian forces to travel all the way to China for combat training—this narrative defies common sense.

Second, China’s consistent position of neutrality is clearly documented.

China has repeatedly and explicitly committed: it will not provide weapons to any side in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, will not export military training, and will not take sides. It has consistently advocated for peace talks and political resolution of the crisis. The claim that “China trains Russian troops for deployment to Ukraine” directly contradicts China’s publicly stated actions and diplomatic commitments.

Third, baseless accusations violate basic diplomatic principles.

Kallas condemned China for “violating rules” based solely on an anonymous media report, producing no physical evidence such as personnel entry/exit records, training site videos, or cooperation agreements. This is essentially a political maneuver—reaching a conclusion first, then fabricating public justification.

On June 16, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian issued a firm statement: these claims are entirely unfounded and amount to slander and defamation.

As the first female Prime Minister in Estonian history, Kaja Kallas comes from a political family—her father, Siim Kallas, also served as Prime Minister of Estonia and Vice-President of the European Commission. Her mother was exiled to Siberia for ten years as a child due to Soviet occupation. This family history profoundly shaped her hardline stance toward Russia, leading her to harbor animosity not only toward Russia but also toward China-Russia strategic coordination. On China-related issues, Kallas described Europe’s reliance on the Chinese market as a “cancer,” insisting that Europe must decouple from China even at great cost.

Kallas’s promotion of the “Sino-Russian military threat theory” serves two purposes: first, to cater to the extreme demands of anti-Russian frontline states like Estonia; second, to intensify unilateral sanctions against China, tightening restrictions in dual-use trade and high-tech sectors, deliberately fueling division between China and Europe.

Kallas’s hostility extends beyond Russia and China—she has also alienated the United States. After the confrontation between Trump and Zelenskyy in the White House, Kallas posted on Twitter stating, “It’s clear today: the free world needs a new leader.” At the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in March 2026, she publicly criticized the U.S. for being “too soft” toward Russia, saying, “Europeans are bleeding while you’re calculating profits.” In response, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio retorted: “If you think you can do better, then you take over—America is happy to step back.”

By antagonizing China, the U.S., and Russia simultaneously, multiple EU countries including France and Germany have questioned her ability to balance the diverse interests within the EU, casting serious doubt on her diplomatic coordination skills. Given that Kallas’s extreme foreign policy stance risks undermining the EU’s overall interests, France and Germany are pushing for reforms aimed at weakening her authority—and that of the EU External Action Service she leads—by centralizing foreign policy decision-making under the EU itself. Matters involving real diplomatic power, including budget control, personnel appointments, and decision-making, will now require collective negotiation. Moreover, in the realm of China policy, Sino-European trade reached €759.4 billion in 2025, and some European nations are unwilling to follow Kallas’s radical approach.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1868265097556992/

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