China Declared Its Russia Friendship Had ‘No Limits.’ It’s Having Second Thoughts. - The Wall Street Journal

Xi Jinping wanted Vladimir Putin to join in a united front against the U.S., and he got it Feb. 4. Now the Ukraine war threatens to undo Beijing’s yearslong effort to become a world leader.

In the months leading up to Xi Jinping making common cause with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Chinese leader was focused on one country, and it wasnt Ukraine.Russias subsequent invasion… [+12889 chars]

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