China voices "concern" after Russian steps

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told reporters in Beijing that South Ossetia would probably be discussed. But with most SCO members facing separatist rebellions of their own, outright support for Moscow's actions is seen as unlikely.

"China, which has own separatists, will be the biggest problem," said Alexei Mukhin, head of the Centre of Political Information think-tank. "The recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia is unacceptable for Beijing."

Originally posted by pexx421
um, im thinkin that kosovo was an instance of a violent minority (of foreigners) claiming part of a land that wasnt theirs by historical priority. Georgia was an aggressive country (georgia for those that dont know) attacking two independent lands that have been soveriegn de facto since the 90's, and most citizens have russian citizenship, and russia intervened AFTER another country posted news reports of ethnic cleansing. So, no, i dont think russia is following in kosovo's footsteps. And yes, i know some out there will debate the charges of ossetia's independence or of the ethnic cleansing, but it still remains that the georgians invaded under a ceasefire, and started massacreing civilians, and russia intervened. Thats nothing like kosovo, and could only be compared to south america invading mexico, and us going in to save the mexicans.