Amid growing condemnation of Russia¡¯s invasion of Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued what is arguably his country¡¯s strongest statement of support for Moscow since the beginning of the crisis.
Wang declared ties with Russia to be ¡°rock solid,¡± noting that no matter how precarious the situation may be, ¡°China and Russia will maintain a strategic focus and steadily advance our comprehensive strategic partnership and coordination.¡±
Wang¡¯s remarks on March 7 can also be seen as efforts by Beijing to step up support for Moscow and its push to challenge U.S. dominance, especially as Russia¡¯s economy becomes increasingly isolated because of international sanctions.
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