This time I would like tentatively share some of the contents of the article of The German Marshall Fund of the United States, with the title "China’s state media and government officials are backing Russia on Ukraine".
On February 4, 2022, Russia and China surprised many observers by releasing a joint statement promising a “no limits” friendship, which they described as “superior to political and military alliances of the Cold War era.”
Just after the Beijing Olympics ended several weeks later, Russia invaded Ukraine.
Leaders in China reportedly expected a quick Russian victory that would strengthen Russia, divide Europe, and distract the United States.
Instead, the opposite occurred.
Putin’s reckless invasion has weakened Russia, united Europe, and refocused the United States on confronting authoritarianism.
From a strategic perspective, Russia’s invasion appears to be a disaster for both Moscow and Beijing.
