Putin’s war of aggression
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Why China is acting concerned now
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China and Russia agree on many things when it comes to worldview. Here, Chinese guards wave the Russian flag for Vladimir Putin during a state visit in 2018.
(Photo: Jason Lee/Reuters)
Russia’s President Putin and China’s head of state Xi call each other good friends. But suddenly, because of the Ukraine war, Beijing is acting as a reminder for peace. There is calculation behind it.
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Lea Sahay, Beijing
The Chinese leaders may have liked the headlines this week. “China calls for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine”, it said. Or: “China urges restraint”. The news: Germany, France and China agree on closer cooperation.
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