China's Response to Russia's Invasion

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China has been trying to have it both ways with language that can seem very tortured. They want to be seen as responsible actors, even as peacemakers. But they also use in all sides, framing, in lamenting the fighting. And they have repeatedly supported russia's grievances and blamed the us.

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