In Ukraine Crisis, China Chooses Russia Ties Over Principles (Richard Weitz, Eurasia review)

12.03.2014 11:36

Russia’s military occupation and impending annexation of the Crimea in Ukraine has put Beijing in a difficult spot, confronting Chinese leaders with numerous competing priorities and principles. Having cultivated good relations with both Russia and Ukraine, they would prefer to avoid antagonizing one party by siding too closely with the other. Yet, China’s recent approach shows how Beijing is now more willing to dilute longstanding foreign policy principles to align with Moscow.

www.eurasiareview.com/12032014-ukraine-crisis-china-chooses-russia-ties-principles-analysis/