NEW DELHI: China has once again reaffirmed its close diplomatic ties with Russia, showcasing unity in the face of growing Western pressure. However, analysts note that Beijing is carefully avoiding any move that would draw it into a direct military alliance with Moscow.
In recent high-level meetings, Chinese officials expressed support for Russia’s calls for a “multipolar world order” and criticized what they described as Western attempts to isolate Moscow. The gestures underscore Beijing’s continued political and economic backing of Russia at a time when the Ukraine war has entered a more dangerous phase.
At the same time, China has steered clear of actions that could trigger harsher sanctions or push its own economy into deeper strain. While Beijing has expanded trade with Russia, especially in energy and raw materials, it has refrained from providing direct military aid or entering into a defense pact.
Observers suggest this “calibrated solidarity” reflects China’s strategic priorities: maintaining a strong partnership with Russia to counterbalance the United States and its allies, while protecting its economic interests and global market access.
Western governments remain wary of Beijing’s role, warning that any material support for Moscow’s war effort would invite severe consequences. For now, China appears intent on walking a fine line—backing Russia diplomatically while avoiding steps that would entangle it in direct conflict with the West.
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