Russia Publicizes Beijing’s Supportive Statement, While China’s State Media Keeps Silent

Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s rubber-stamp legislature, National People's Congress, at a meeting session in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 20, 2018. Damir Sagolj/Reuters

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A top Chinese official has expressed support for Russia’s war in Ukraine during his visit to Moscow, apparently believing it was a closed-door meeting. But the Kremlin released the footage to make his remarks known to the entire world.