China’s rare Russia rebuke doesn’t mean Xi Jinping is ditching Putin

China has criticised Russia for its "brutal and excessive law-enforcement activities" against Chinese citizens at a border checkpoint with Kazakhstan. Despite being unusually harsh, such comments do not signify a broader shift in Beijing's view of Russia since China has repeatedly sought to create some space with Moscow on issues such as the use of nuclear weapons and attacks on civilians.

Disclaimer : Mytimesnow (MTN) lets you explore worldwide viral news just by analyzing social media trends. Tap read more at source for full news. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply any endorsement of the views expressed within them.