"The world has taken a big step towards polarization," said Professor Yinhong Shi of Renmin University of China, who is familiar with China's foreign policy, about the international implications of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. He said that the conflict between Western countries and China and Russia would intensify.

In this, Professor Toki pointed out that "China does not support most of Russia's actions against Ukraine, but does not openly criticize it," over Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. He emphasized that he is taking a position closer to Russia.



The reason is that "China attaches great importance to strengthening its strategic partnership with Russia for its core strategic interests."



"China opposes any sanctions against Russia, but does not directly challenge the sanctions of Western countries," he said. "China will provide Russia with economic and financial support." Probably. "



On the other hand, Professor Toki said, "China has very limited power to persuade Russia," and acknowledged that it would be difficult for China to play a role in solving this problem.



Regarding the international impact of this military invasion, he said, "The world has taken a big step toward polarization," and said that the conflict between Western countries and China and Russia will intensify. Was shown.



In addition, Professor Toki pointed out that "the United States and the EU = European Union may use it as a material for new sanctions on China over the position of China in response to this situation," depending on future trends. Pointed out that Western countries could impose some sanctions on the Chinese side.