China's Global Posture Draws Scrutiny on Multiple Fronts

China is facing international scrutiny over its military alliance with Russia, its stance on the Ukraine conflict, and its actions in the South China Sea. A German news outlet reported that China has Russia exactly where it wants it, while a lawyer for Manila said Beijing's acts are diluting the impact of the South China Sea award. China has called on the parties to the Ukraine conflict to resolve their differences, and Lithuania's new prime minister has signaled a shift in China policy, though Chinese experts say concrete actions are needed. The CSIS also published an analysis on avoiding war in the South China Sea.