Study: China could partially offset Russia sanctions

China’s officials again made unclear and contradictory statements about the situation in Ukraine on Wednesday. Although Russia is already creating facts with troop deployments, the government in Beijing again called on all parties to engage in „dialogue“ and „restraint.“ China will not join sanctions against Russia by Western countries, Japan and Australia, a foreign office spokesman in Beijing said. Sanctions would not be considered a good solution. „China hopes relevant parties remain calm and rational, and commit themselves to peacefully resolving relevant issues through negotiation in accordance with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.“