MOSCOW/MINSK, Belarus -- China's interest in Belarus looks to be cooling despite its warm words for embattled strongman Alexander Lukashenko, who is attempting to withstand unprecedented protests and intense geopolitical pressure.
International relations
China's support for Belarus' Lukashenko masks Belt and Road qualms
Embattled strongman undermines his usefulness to Beijing by alienating West
A protester in Minsk on Sept. 13: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has used his security forces to withstand two months of demonstrations against his rule. (Photo by David Saveliev)
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