For the past thirty years, Ukraine and China have had strong diplomatic ties and enjoyed a beneficial trade relationship. China has been a significant trade partner in barley, corn and arms. A year ago January, it was noted that they were still on friendly terms and actively engaged. However, fast forward one year and the president's haven't spoken with the continuing war between Ukraine and Russia. They do not hold the same value as trade partners as it well known that China and Russia are each others strongest allies. It is worth noting that China and Ukraine were not just trade partners but good friends as China has a statue in a major park of a Ukrainian poet and have many students studying abroad. Ukraine is trying to regain China's support knowing they are a key country that can potentially Russia. Article Link
Carter Vance
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