“The substantial alignment with a «strong and successful» Russia, the latter being demoted to the status of junior partner, has nonetheless become a fundamental component of Beijing attempt to achieve its regional and global ambitions. This explains the rationale behind Beijing’s ambiguity over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and better indicates the scope of Beijing’s interests in its potential outcomes.”
Enrico Fardella (T.wai & University of Naples “L’Orientale”) in his article “When history rhymes: China’s relations with Russia and the war in Ukraine” on the journal Asia Maior.
