China over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Xi Jinpingsheezypin It was learned on the 27th that the President of the People's Republic of China had instructed Russia to support the U.S. and Europe regarding sanctions, while withholding a statement of attitude. A Chinese government official revealed this. The Xi administration, eyeing a medium- to long-term confrontation with the U.S., is taking a more pro-Russian stance in order to maintain ties with Russia.

Yomiuri (newspaper)