China refuses to call Russia's war on Ukraine an "invasion"

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National story. 14 articles from 9 sources. 8 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Feb 24, 2022.

How each side is putting it

Left

2 sources
CNNLean Left· Feb 24, 2022

China refuses to criticize Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and begins importing Russian wheat

InsiderLean Left· Feb 24, 2022

China avoids calling Russia's attack on Ukraine an 'invasion' and says trade with Russia will continue as normal

InsiderLean Left· Feb 23, 2022

China state media editor says Beijing must back Russia over Ukraine so it gets support when it fights for Taiwan

Center

2 sources
The HillCenter· Feb 24, 2022

China refuses to call Russia action an 'invasion'

NewsweekCenter· Feb 24, 2022

China refuses to call Russia's war on Ukraine an "invasion"

NewsweekCenter· Feb 24, 2022

China shows solidarity with Russia on day of Ukraine invasion

NewsweekCenter· Feb 22, 2022

China offers tame response to Russia invading Ukraine

NewsweekCenter· Feb 22, 2022

China Issues alert to its citizens in Ukraine as Russian troops cross border

Right

4 sources
New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· Feb 24, 2022

China rejects calling Russia move 'invasion,' urges citizens in Ukraine to stay home

Washington ExaminerRight· Feb 24, 2022

China's support for Russia turns Ukraine into battleground for new world order

Breitbart NewsRight· Feb 24, 2022

China to Russia on Ukraine: You're on Your Own

The Daily CallerRight· Feb 24, 2022

Russia And China Buddy Up During Ukraine Invasion

Washington ExaminerRight· Feb 24, 2022

China rejects calling Russian incursion into Ukraine an 'invasion'

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

1 article
Deutsche WelleLean Left· Feb 23, 2022

How is China reacting to the Russia-Ukraine crisis? | DW

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Feb 22, 2022Only center coverage:How is China reacting to the Russia-Ukraine crisis? | DW
  2. Feb 24, 2022China refuses to call Russia's war on Ukraine an "invasion"

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