Beijing: China claimed to share a robust alliance with Russia even after the Ukraine conflict began. However, this alliance appears to have shaken. China has grown afraid of the sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries. Consequently, China has refused to provide aircraft parts to Russian companies. Besides, the press has claimed that Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has indicated changing China’s policies given the ‘Ukraine War’.
Moreover, CIA Director William J. Burns addressed the declining Chinese support to Russia while speaking before the Intelligence Committee of the US Senate. He further added that China was aware that Russia was preparing to invade Ukraine. But, China had demanded Russia to abstain from attacking until the Winter Olympics in Beijing got over. This claim was cited by The New York Times. Against that background, the issue of China aiding Russia in the Ukraine conflict had surfaced in the West, alongside the United States.
Furthermore, Burns also claimed that even though China was aware of the Ukraine invasion of Russia, it is currently upset with the act. China is largely invested in Russia. But, this investment is under threat given the Ukraine conflict and thus, China is dreaded. Burns also said that China disapproves of the Russian military operations in Ukraine. Moreover, this has delivered a shock to Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The rift between the two nations may increase in future, claimed Director Burns.
Even though China appears concerned about the Ukrainians due to Russian atrocities in Director Burns‘ claims, it truly is worried about its economic interests in Russia. Hence, China, which claims to share a robust alliance with Russia, has denied providing it with aircraft parts. Moreover, China has also initiated steps to save itself from the brunt it may receive due to sanctions on Russia by the West. This can affect the alliance between the two nations. Thus, this is another indicator for Russia that China cannot be trusted.
In 1971, the then US National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger had created a split between two communist countries, Soviet Russia and China. He then established US relations with China. At the time, China had back stabbed Soviet Russia by allying with the United States. Hence, analysts worldwide wonder if China would repeat this history of betrayal.
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