PRC-Russia Cooperation—Spotlighting PRC’s Continued Support to Russia Despite Legal Commitments to Ukraine (Honolulu, HI: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, 22 October 2022). Despite legal commitments to Ukraine, PRC has failed to denounce Russia’s invasion, stymied UN responses, advanced economic ties with Russia, and routinely conducted combined military operations with Russia. PRC again noted its respect for Ukraine’s “independence, sovereignty and territory integrity” and “reiterate[d] its commitment of guaranteeing nuclear safety” to Ukraine. Despite guaranteeing nuclear safety to Ukraine, PRC has not only stood by silent in the face of Russia’s nuclear threats, but has also legitimized Russia’s nuclear capabilities through joint strategic bomber patrols. 10 August 2022 Chinese Communist Party White Paper; see also “Summary of Phrases of Concern” by the Language Group.

Source: New York Times February 25, 2023 18:47 UTC