Beijing’s refusal to take part does not mean it wants to keep its distance from the Ukraine war. Instead, it will look for allies in the Global South.
Beijing’s refusal to take part does not mean it wants to keep its distance from the Ukraine war. Instead, it will look for allies in the Global South.
While China may not want to upend ties with Europe and the United States, it seeks to ensure that Russia remains a stable strategic partner. Providing Russia with dual-use components rather than finished weapons has allowed China to provide support for Russia while claiming plausible deniability.
One lesson is that China needs to prepare for a long conflict because the West lacks staying power.
Why the West Won’t Be Able to Drive a Wedge Between Russia and China
Beijing’s rush to embrace renewable energy—and Moscow’s reluctance—is a systemic threat to economic cooperation between the two countries.
This research paper examines the evolution of Uzbekistan’s policy towards China, focusing on the interplay between domestic and foreign policies
Beijing has nothing to offer Moscow in terms of ideology, but will gladly share its ideas for the economy and political control.