China's stance on Ukraine war is not pro-Russian, but anti-American – sinologist Holod

She shared her opinions with Espreso TV.

"China's stance on the war should be called anti-American. This stance is not pro-Ukrainian, not pro-Russian, but anti-American. The deterioration of US-China relations occurred after the Russian invasion of Ukraine," emphasized Holod.

According to the chair of the board of the Ukrainian Association of Sinologists, the geopolitical situation in the world changed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

"At first, China's statements were restrained. Back in March 2022, Xi Jinping said that a war in Europe was not something they wanted to see. And since May 2022, the rhetoric has changed to anti-American. We are already following China becoming more active in the international arena. China wants to position itself as a peaceful country and claims to be a mediator," noted Holod.

• In recent years, Beijing has been pursuing a policy of diplomatic isolation of Taiwan, forcing other countries to recognize it as part of one China and has repeatedly threatened to invade.

• The very next day after Emmanuel Macron's visit, China launched a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan, practicing a missile attack and encirclement of the island. The drills were a response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's 10-day diplomatic tour of Central America and meetings with US officials in California. In particular, she met with Kevin McCarthy, the Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives.

• The day after China simulated 'precision strikes' on Taiwan, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that Beijing could be preparing to invade the island.

• Later it was reported that Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercise this year will focus on combating the blockade of the island amid China's statements.