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China’s Power Politics Clouds Its Ukraine Peace Efforts

Beijing seeks end to war while facing questions about its ties to Russia, position on sovereignty

China has expanded its presence in contested areas of the South China Sea, despite protests from some of its neighbors. Aaron Favila/Associated Press

BEIJING—A Chinese envoy tasked with helping broker an end to the fighting in Ukraine will find himself contending with doubts raised by Beijing’s close ties to Moscow and questions about its respect for other countries’ sovereignty as he travels through Europe this week.

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