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,

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,

Germany is turning up the pressure on China to stop indirectly aiding Russia’s war in Ukraine. In Berlin, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged China to block dual-use exports — like drones and electronics — that may be helping Russia’s military.