The Chinese government and President Xi Jinping have consistently said they support Ukraine and its territorial integrity in the now three-year-long war against Russia. However, China has never offered more than words: The country has put access to Russia’s 143-million person market first, has not imposed sanctions against the aggressor and maintains a warm relationship with the Kremlin.
The Chinese government and President Xi Jinping have consistently said they support Ukraine and its territorial integrity in the now three-year-long war against Russia. However, China has never offered more than words: The country has put access to Russia’s 143-million person market first, has not imposed sanctions against the aggressor and maintains a warm relationship with the Kremlin.