[Jeremy Paltiel] says China has staked its reputation and position on the United Nations Security Council to the UN principle of territorial integrity, which prohibits states from using force to impose their will over the independence of another state.
“And China to this day maintains that it supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,” Paltiel said.
“They’re tying themselves up in knots in order not to criticize Russia at the same time that they realize the seriousness of the situation.”