China ‘Weighing Carefully’ Russia–Ukraine War for Its Ambitions on Taiwan: CIA Director

CIA Director William Burns testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee in Washington, on March 10, 2022. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

China is “weighing carefully” the resistance of the Ukrainians and the economic costs incurred by Russia as a result of its invasion of Ukraine while keeping an eye on Taiwan, CIA Director William Burns says.

During an interview with the Financial Times published on May 7, Burns speculated that the Chinese leadership was struck by the ways in which Ukrainians have resisted Russian aggression through “a whole society” effort.