The Ukraine conflict also makes Beijing nervous

So far, China has not been involved in the current Ukraine crisis between Russia and the West. But Beijing is monitoring the situation very closely. How China will react in the event of an escalation is uncertain. China and Russia have grown closer in recent years. But they have not yet formed a military alliance. For the time being, the leadership is primarily concerned with one thing: smooth Winter Olympics.

Last updated: 24. July 2025