Sinolytics Radar
Published on: 09. March 2022

EU trade relations limit China's support for Russia

As Russia’s assault on Ukraine is intensifying and relationships between the EU and Russia deteriorating quickly, the world is watching closely how China is positioning itself on the issue. The Chinese response is shaped by China’s strategic calculus to strengthen its geopolitical alignment with Russia in opposition to the US, while not jeopardizing the paramount trade relations with the EU, which are necessary for China’s continued economic growth. Although Beijing is trying to balance both interests, the tacit support for Moscow China has shown so far will likely have significant costs in its relationship with the EU.​

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