China has stated its position on the war in Ukraine and named the winner that aligns with Beijing's political interests, according to the South China Morning Post. During a meeting with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas,

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly told the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on July 3 that the country cannot afford for Russia to lose the war in Ukraine amid fears the U.S. would shift focus towards Beijing,

European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas has urged China to halt its support for Russia’s war against Ukraine, warning that Beijing’s assistance poses a serious threat to European security, the EU’s Diplomatic Service reported on July 2.