Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Beijing Tries To Play Both Sides As The Ukraine Crisis Grows

 

Washington Times: China: Moscow has ‘legitimate’ security concerns with NATO, Ukraine 

Government spokesman sidesteps questions on incursion China on Tuesday appeared to back Russian grievances over Ukraine and NATO following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition Monday of two separatist enclaves in the eastern part of the country, noting what it called Moscow’s “legitimate security concerns.” 

Wang Wenbin, a Foreign Ministry spokesman, fielded inquiries from reporters on China’s position on the Ukraine crisis and repeatedly sidestepped questions about support for Russian actions that the U.S. and allies have condemned as an invasion and violation of Kyiv’s sovereignty.

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WNU Editor: This sums up the Chinese government position on the Ukraine crisis .... All parties should give Russia, Ukraine some space to resolve issue: Global Times editorial. More here .... China calls for calm, restraint and dialogue to ease Ukraine tensions (CGTN). 

Update: This should surprise no one .... A Chinese news outlet accidentally leaked its own censorship instructions on Russia-Ukraine coverage: report (Insider). 

More On China's Response To The Ukraine Crisis 

China concerned about 'worsening' Ukraine situation, warns nationals there -- Reuters  

China moves closer to Russia, but wary on Ukraine -- France 24  

China keeps walking its tightrope between Russia and the West as tensions flare in Ukraine -- Washington Post  

As the West condemns Russia over Ukraine, Beijing strikes a different tone -- Simone McCarthy, CNN  

China warns nationals of 'worsening' situation in Ukraine -- The Hill  

China’s Foreign Minister Wang speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken about Ukraine -- CNBC

4 comments:

RussInSoCal said...

My only question is, when will the blame for Biden's Ukraine follies be assigned to President Trump?

B.Poster said...

That depends on if it actually fails. If it succeeds, of course Biden and his team take the credit. If it fails, someone else has to take the blame. Trump would be the obvious choice as they hate him and he lacks the media presence to fight back.

I believe the US leadership class is willing to use nukes to protect their interests in Ukraine, many of which are nefarious. I don't think Russia is. In the coming days, some type of limited incursion may be allowed whereby Russia can claim "victory" even though it won't be the case and all the important decision makers will know the truth. Of course at this point we cannot "know" the outcome.

Jon said...

Once again admitting troll status. World will never be in peace when some just can’t admit a spade is a spade

B.Poster said...

Until Ukraine properly investigates the Biden family corruption that went on against their interests and ours I do not believe the country will ever heal. As a friend of Ukraine, former president Trump used what leverage he had to try and get them to do this. Such an action was in the best interests of both nations.

As for the current "crisis," I currently stand by my analysis. As I stated, we do not "know" the final outcome at this time so I admit the analysis could be in error.