CIA Director William Burns noted that China should remember the experience of Western solidarity when imposing sanctions on Russia. According to him, the PRC should consider in its future policy that the countries are ready to compensate for the pressure on the aggressor.
On March 9, CIA director William Burns said that “no one has been watching events in Ukraine more closely than the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping.” The war could change China’s thinking about Taiwan, he said. The official said this at a hearing in the House of Representatives’ Global Threats Intelligence Committee, CNN reported.
“I really don’t think anyone has watched Vladimir Putin’s experience in Ukraine more closely than Xi Jinping, and I think he is somewhat sober, at least that’s our analysis of how long the West has been able to sustain solidarity and absorb some. or short-term economic costs to incur even greater long-term economic costs.”
The CIA director noted that Xi Jinping should remember the solidarity of countries in economic pressure on the Kremlin, trying to continue China’s development and cooperation with other states.
“This is something President Xi must weigh as we emerge from the COVID-19 zero era, while trying to restore China’s economic growth, while interacting with the rest of the global economy,” Burns said.
Journalists also reported that the thesis of the CIA representative was considered in the US Congress and was used as an argument in disputes with colleagues who were skeptical about aid to Ukraine. Supporters of his continued support note that Burns identifies Chinese opposition as one of the main reasons for continuing to help Ukrainians fight the Russian invaders.
Recall, again on March 9, Nikkei Asia media reported that Chinese experts from the Military Academy of Sciences (AMS), affiliated with the People’s Liberation Army of China, simulated a conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Experts concluded that the war will end in the fall of 2023. AMS considers the victory of the aggressor country more likely.
Earlier, on March 1, Xi Jinping said that China’s stance on the invasion of the Russian Armed Forces into Ukraine is “clear and consistent”. According to him, the country supports the idea of negotiation and ceasefire among the opposition.
Source: Focus
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