Category: Europe-China Relations

Chinese State Media Anchor Suggests Beijing Fighting Russia Equivalent to Fighting a Friend

In order to protect itself, the Chinese regime has refused to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a star Chinese state media TV anchor in Beijing has told her viewers. Liu Xin, China’s most well-known English host and anchor of state-run English TV channel CGTN, was commenting on the virtual talks between U.S. President Joe Biden…


Chinese Regime’s Star TV Anchor: To Fight Russia Is to Fight a Friend

In order to protect itself, the Chinese regime has refused to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a star Chinese state media TV anchor in Beijing has told her viewers. Liu Xin, China’s most well-known English host and anchor of state-run English TV channel CGTN, was commenting on the virtual talks between U.S. President Joe Biden…


Chinese Regime Draws Escalating Fire For Its Tacit Support of Russia

Almost one month into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Beijing’s diplomatic dance during the crisis has been drawing intensifying fire from the West. As the world rebukes Moscow for mounting the war, the Chinese regime has sought to cast itself as a neutral party, with an array of statements seemingly aimed at appeasing both sides of…


Chinese Regime Draws Escalating Criticism for Tacit Support of Russia

Almost one month into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Beijing regime’s diplomatic dance during the crisis has been drawing intensifying criticism from the West. As the world rebukes Moscow for mounting the war, the regime has sought to cast itself as a neutral party, with an array of statements seemingly aimed at appeasing both sides…


China’s State-Owned Enterprises Will Buy Russian Assets

News Analysis China’s state-owned enterprises (SEOs) are coming to Russia’s rescue. Beijing is pressuring SOEs to purchase goods from Russian companies and to make investments into Russian enterprises. As sanctions take hold against Russia, companies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe have been dumping Russian assets. China views this as a buying…


UK’s Johnson Warns China Not to ‘Condone’ Russian Invasion of Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on the Chinese regime not to “condone” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which he described as a fight “between good and evil.” In an interview with The Sunday Times, Johnson said: “As time goes on, and as the number of Russian atrocities mounts up, I think it becomes steadily…


‘Weak’ Policy of Biden Admin Hasn’t Changed China’s Stance One Bit: Lawmaker

President Joe Biden’s warning to China against aiding Russia has been soft and done little to deter Chinese aggression on the world stage, according to Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.). “Biden is soft on China just like he’s been with every one of our adversaries throughout his presidency. It doesn’t appear Biden’s talk has changed China’s…


‘Weak’ Biden Administration Policy Has Done Little to Deter China: Lawmaker

President Joe Biden’s warning to China against aiding Russia in its invasion of Ukraine was “soft” and the administration has done little to deter Chinese aggression on the world stage, according to Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.). “Biden is soft on China, just like he’s been with every one of our adversaries throughout his presidency. It…


US Expresses Concern Over China’s Will to Directly Aid Russia, Warns of Costs

Although China maintains that it plays a mediator role amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Washington noted on March 17 Beijing’s willingness to “directly” support Moscow economically and militarily. The remarks came a day before President Joe Biden’s phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss urgent issues, including China’s stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…


Blinken Warns China of Costs Should It Take Actions to Support Russia

Although China maintains that it plays a mediator role amid the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that Washington would impose consequences if Beijing provided direct support to Moscow economically and militarily. The remarks came a day before President Joe Biden’s phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss urgent…