Main points
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China cannot allow Russia to lose the war in Ukraine, which could be linked to economic interests.
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Wang Yi's statement may indicate that China wants to gain benefits, such as improved relations with the EU, even if Russia loses.
In a conversation with European officials, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said his country could not allow Russia to lose the war in Ukraine. In this way, Beijing could demand something from the European Union.
Political scientist Igor Reiterovich told Channel 24 about this, noting that it is about economic benefits. As for Russia itself, China may not care whether it loses or not.
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According to the political scientist, Wang Yi's words are not official, the information was provided by journalists. He could have really said this during his visit to Europe, or there could have been a different wording.
“However, the logic is obvious – China cannot allow Russia to lose, because this, in China's opinion, will change the geopolitical balance and give Washington the opportunity to completely reorient itself to confront China in political and economic terms,” Reiterovich explained.
Besides, Beijing benefits from the war, because it exploits Russia. However, on the other hand, the words could be a hidden offer to the EU. That is, Russia may lose the war , but China wants to get something in return.
For example, normal communication with the EU, expansion of its products on the EU markets to replace the US, and much more. How will the European Union react to this? We need to see, he emphasized.
Incidentally, at the same time, the Chairman of the Council of Reserves of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan Tymochko reported that such a statement by the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry indicates that Beijing has openly outlined its sphere of influence on the Eurasian continent. In his opinion, a change in the entire doctrine, the paradigm of international politics, is taking place.
