Where China Stands on Ukraine

Associated Press: “Beijing’s leadership would like to be supportive of Russia but also recognizes how badly the Russian military action is going as an overmatched Ukrainian military has put up stiff resistance, according to a Western official familiar with current intelligence assessments.”

“The official, who was not authorized to comment and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Beijing is weighing the the potential ‘reputational blowback’ of being associated with the Russian camp. The Chinese response to Russia’s request for help ‘is in the process of being formulated,’ the official added.”

Bloomberg: “China’s muted response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has hardened views within the Biden administration that President Xi Jinping may be moving closer to supporting Moscow as the conflict continues.”