Explainer: A year into Ukraine war, how has China stood by ‘no limits’ partner Russia?

BEIJING, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Nearly a year has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine, which came just weeks after Beijing and Moscow had declared a “no limits” partnership that sparked anxiety in the West. Here are the implications for China as the war approaches its one-year anniversary on Feb. 24. HOW HAS CHINA SHOWN SUPPORT FOR RUSSIA? Beijing has provided diplomatic cover for Moscow, refraining from condemning its conduct or calling it an “invasion” – in line with the Kremlin, which describes the war as a “special military operation” designed to protect Russia’s own security. While China has repeatedly called…