Okay this is pretty interesting, Chinese state affiliated media is posting a video of Chinese students in Kyiv asking for peace.
It’s not outright pro Ukrainian, but it definitely does not paint the Russians in the best light.
It’s not outright pro Ukrainian, but it definitely does not paint the Russians in the best light.
https://twitter.com/cgtnofficial/status/1497851498318946304
Again, you have to remember that this was most likely approved by a Chinese state backed editorial board. There is an implicit backing of the message here by the Chinese.
I’m reaching out to one of the China experts I know
He says it’s unexpected and interesting, “I would surmise that China is a bit weary of Russia's reckless behaviour. They probably expected this would be quick, and it is not.”
Adds that we shouldn’t take too much away from one video.
Adds that we shouldn’t take too much away from one video.
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