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This nuanced posture raises questions about China’s true intentions. While publicly supporting peace talks, Beijing’s actions—boosting trade with Russia, skirting sanctions, and allegedly exporting dual-use military technology—tell a different story. Evidence, such as components of Russian drones labeled “Made in China” found after recent bombings, further complicates Beijing’s diplomatic narrative. Ukrainian officials have also alleged that Chinese nationals might be fighting alongside Russian forces, though China denies any involvement in foreign wars.
The perceived strategic aim is clear: China appears eager to prolong the conflict, weaken Western unity, and shift global pressure away from its own vulnerabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.