China refers to Russia as its most important strategic

Posted on: March 7, 2022 at 10:58:45 CT

partner...I thought the adults were back in charge and restoring the US's standing in the world. This sounds like a direct insult:

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-business-europe-global-trade-wang-yi-26278cf4ea0a1f9ab6264593aedba66c

BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister on Monday called Russia his country’s “most important strategic partner” as Beijing continues to refuse to condemn the invasion of Ukraine despite growing pressure from the U.S. and European Union to use its influence to rein Moscow in.

Wang Yi said Chinese ties with Moscow constitute “one of the most crucial bilateral relationships in the world.”

China has broken with the U.S., Europe and others that have imposed sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Beijing has said sanctions create new issues and threaten a political settlement of the conflict.

“No matter how perilous the international landscape, we will maintain our strategic focus and promote the development of a comprehensive China-Russia partnership in the new era,” Wang said at a news conference on the sidelines of the annual meeting of China’s ceremonial parliament.