China's Getting on With Business With Russia and Ukraine

There was a high level of embarrassment that Secretary Blinken canceled or postponed the visit. There have been no signs that there has been any discussion on either side to try to get the visit rescheduled. It was an embarrassment to the leadership in Xi Jinping because he had been seen as being more conciliatory in his diplomacy. They are very aware of the US sanctions on Iran, but there really is the sense that they are trying to fortify ties with with countries like Russia and Ukraine.