Ukraine tests China’s ‘limitless’ friendship with Russia
Countries around the world have rushed to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. China is not one of them.
Instead, China has provided robust diplomatic support for Russia, while blaming the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for creating the crisis. “When NATO has made five waves of eastward expansion, Russia’s legitimate demands should be valued and properly resolved,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Monday.
By siding with Russia, Beijing risks further undercutting its efforts to build an image as a global leader promoting the common interests of humankind.
