China Ukraine stance

Russia benefited from China’s successful shuttle diplomacy both in practical ways and because it fit into Moscow’s grand vision for world affairs.

China has seen very few positive signs in its recent diplomatic engagements with the EU, and key EU members such as France and Germany.

The challenge for Paris will be to try to give meaning to a visit that ultimately doesn’t have much to offer.

The world – and China-EU relations in particular – look quite different today than they did in 2019.

China’s support for Russia will be a primary topic, along with war in the Middle East and tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea.

During his meeting with Xi Jinping, Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for China to apply greater pressure on its close strategic partner to resolve the conflict.

As Japan’s prime minister visited Washington, China showcased its partnership with Russia.

Despite its second round of shuttle diplomacy, China remains hesitant to engage fully in genuine negotiations at this stage.

Full Chinese logistical support for Russia could be the real game changer of the war – and that support is growing more important and less discreet.

Zelenskyy has good reasons for not antagonizing Xi. But given Beijing’s “no-limits partnership” with Moscow, will Ukraine's efforts ever pay off?

Thirteen Chinese entities were included on a list of companies alleged to be breaching sanctions, which was shown to Xi in Beijing. 

China’s European diplomacy is on a losing streak. Both sides may come to regret it.