The joint assertion echoes what we noticed from the G20 in Indonesia earlier this week, which was signed off by China president Xi Jinping. On the time, one wonders whether or not or not that alerts a change in stance by China in direction of Russia however the headline above is maybe meant to replicate a extra correct image of Xi’s place. With the G20, one can perceive {that a} present of unity could be very a lot wanted in direction of the Russia-Ukraine scenario however with APEC, China is the boss.