Significant shifts in China’s foreign policy could take place following a full-fledged visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the United States, as well as in the event of progress in resolving the conflict surrounding Iran.
Political analyst Ihor Reiterovych expressed this opinion in an interview with Ukrinform while commenting on possible changes in Beijing’s global approach to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
According to him, if negotiations between Washington and Beijing take place, particularly in the summer or in the context of important political dates in the U.S., this could open up “new interesting prospects” for Ukraine as well.
The expert pointed out that ahead of potential contacts between the leaders of the United States and China, one Chinese official stated support for a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine and emphasized the similarity between the positions of China and Europe regarding the need to stop hostilities and move toward negotiations.
“I would not be surprised if we see a new wave of visits by European leaders to Beijing in the near future. Xi Jinping perfectly understands that China can try to build a separate game with Europe – as a counterbalance to the United States,” Reiterovych said.
