China holds a cautious position towards the recent events in Ukraine. Beijing is neither willing to openly condemn Russia’s intervention in Crimea nor back the U.S. and EU, which support the new Ukrainian authorities. China, with its principle of non-interference and frequent recent calls to safeguard the rights and interests of all ethnic groups living in Ukraine, is pursuing an approach that leaves it with room to manoeuvre. The PRC wants to remain neutral and maintain good relations with both Russia and the West, hoping for the same attitude in case of a similar crisis in China. EU and Poland, though, should maintain regular contacts with China as they look for a solution to the Ukrainian crisis.