China’s position on the war in Ukraine has been ambivalent. On the one hand, it has blamed NATO enlargement, which Russia has stated as a reason for starting the war. On the other hand, it has stressed respect for Ukraine’s territorial integrity. China has also abstained in United Nations votes on the war in Ukraine. As a Chinese citizen, I am deeply troubled by my country’s position on this conflict. I believe that China should unequivocally condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

China’s rapid economic growth and global influence over the past few decades have been nothing short of remarkable. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and as the European Union (EU) reevaluates its relationship with China, it is becoming increasingly clear that Beijing must address several key issues or risk losing significant investment and trade opportunities with the EU. Hands Off Taiwan Taiwan is a democratic and self-governing island that has enjoyed de facto independence for decades.