China’s Stances on Political Crises in Other Countries
China’s Stances on Political Crises in Other Countries

Author(s): Justyna Szczudlik
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: China; political crises; foreign policy; PRC; Belarus;
Summary/Abstract: China’s growing global engagement has altered the government’s interpretation of the non-interference principle, which officially is a cornerstone of PRC foreign policy. It has been noticeable especially since the early 2000s in China’s reactions to internal political crises in other countries. Although China usually pursues a wait-and-see approach, mainly where it has little economic and political interests, such as recently in Belarus, more and more often China openly involves itself where it has significant interests or its citizens may suffer. This approach creates an opportunity for democratic countries to cooperate with China, albeit to a limited extent.

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