EU and China Argue About Russian Soldiers

歐盟與中國就俄羅斯士兵問題產生爭議


Introduction

The European Union (EU) and China are angry. The EU says China helped Russian soldiers.

歐盟與中國目前關係緊張。歐盟表示中國協助了俄羅斯士兵。

Main Body

Kaja Kallas is a leader in the EU. She says China trained Russian soldiers in China. These soldiers then went to fight in Ukraine. She says China helps the war.

Kaja Kallas 是歐盟的領導人。她表示中國在中國境內訓練俄羅斯士兵。這些士兵隨後前往烏克蘭參戰。她認為中國在協助這場戰爭。

China says this is not true. A man from the Chinese government said the EU is lying. China says they are neutral in the war.

中國則表示這並不屬實。一名中國政府代表稱歐盟在撒謊。中國表示他們在戰爭中保持中立。

The EU stopped trading with some Chinese companies. These companies sold parts for drones and oil to Russia. At the same time, Russia and Ukraine attacked each other with missiles.

歐盟停止了與部分中國公司的貿易。這些公司向俄羅斯出售無人機零件與石油。與此同時,俄羅斯與烏克蘭使用飛彈互相攻擊。

Conclusion

The EU and China do not agree. The EU is now using sanctions against Chinese companies.

歐盟與中國未能達成共識。歐盟目前正對中國公司採取制裁措施。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Action Words (Verbs)

In this story, people are doing things. Look at how we use these words to show a simple action:

  • says → speaking a fact (e.g., She says China helps)
  • stopped → finishing an action (e.g., The EU stopped trading)
  • went → moving to a place (e.g., Soldiers went to fight)

🧩 Simple Sentences

To reach A2, focus on the Who + Does + What pattern. It is the clearest way to speak.

  • Who: The EU \rightarrow Does: is \rightarrow What: angry.
  • Who: China \rightarrow Does: says \rightarrow What: this is not true.

📦 Useful Groups

Notice how we group words to describe things:

  • Chinese companies (Country \rightarrow Business)
  • Russian soldiers (Country \rightarrow Person)

Tip: Put the country name first to describe the person or company!

Vocabulary Learning

neutral (adj.)
Not supporting any side in an argument or war
Example:Switzerland is often neutral during wars.
trading (n.)
Buying and selling goods and services
Example:The two countries are trading coffee and tea.
drones (n.)
Small aircraft that fly without a pilot
Example:The photographer used drones to take pictures of the city.
missiles (n.)
Powerful weapons that are sent through the air
Example:The army used missiles to attack the target.
sanctions (n.)
Rules used to punish a country by stopping trade
Example:The EU put sanctions on the company to stop the war.
Practice A2 words in a crossword