China In Context

China's stance on Russia and Ukraine - An Editor's perspective

Apr 19, 2022

16:02

China has refused to condemn Russia’s belligerence in Ukraine, drawing accusations that Beijing has supported Moscow’s invasion. When Western nations imposed economic sanctions on Russia and supplied Ukraine with weapons, China warned that such moves add fuel to the fire. China’s leaders insist they are committed to promoting peace through negotiations with both Ukraine and Russia. In this podcast Howard Zhang, editor of the BBC’s Chinese Service, analyses the messages coming from Beijing with Duncan Bartlett, Editor of Asian Affairs magazine.

China In Context: Episode 61
Broadcast date: 19 April, 2022

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SOAS China Institute (SCI)

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Music credit: Sappheiros / CC BY 3.0