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War in Ukraine
The visit to China by the French President and the head of the European Commission provides another opportunity to assess China's stance on Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Apr. 5, 2023
China
EU seeks to 'rebalance' its relationship with China by reopening dialog covering economic and security issues, and Russia's war against Ukraine.
Apr. 5, 2023
France
Macron and von der Leyen embarking on sensitive diplomatic mission to China aimed at 'de-risking rather than de-coupling.'
Apr. 4, 2023
Russia
China and Russia will organize joint maritime and air patrols along with further joint military exercises, as an important aspect of its broader foreign policy objectives.
Mar. 30, 2023
Russia
The closest thing Russia has to global superpower support is China, though it is far from definitive or unconditional. It's also shifted dramatically since February last year.
Mar. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
The most profound outcome of Putin’s war will be the redistribution of wealth from Russia to China and India, Diane Francis writes. Asian giants import energy at discounts because of oil price caps.
Mar. 26, 2023
US
Biden stressed the strong ties among Western democracies, saying "if anything's happened, the West has coalesced significantly more."
Mar. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
With the war not going as planned, Putin would take any peace deal he could get. Ukraine has more options and will forestall talking peace until the Spring offensive plays out, writes Timothy Ash.
Mar. 23, 2023
Russia
Without any sense of irony whatsoever, the Russian and Chinese leaders signed a declaration saying it was important to “respect the legitimate concerns of all countries.”
Mar. 22, 2023
Russia
China has sought to portray itself as a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict, but Washington has said Beijing's moves could be a "stalling tactic" to help Moscow.
Mar. 21, 2023
War in Ukraine
Prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion last year, economic ties between China and Ukraine were growing fast. Will the mutual benefit matter going forward?
Mar. 21, 2023
War in Ukraine
While China's leader embraces Putin in Moscow's, Japan's PM arriving in Kyiv to demonstrate Japan's support for Ukraine.
Mar. 21, 2023
Russia
Russian-Chinese anti-Western axis crystallizing as Beijing claims to be neutral concerning Russia's war against Ukraine.
Mar. 20, 2023
War in Ukraine
China is expected to continue to play up its role as a mediator in the conflict, but there are fears it could also announce a “game-changing” escalation in its support for Russia.
Mar. 20, 2023
China
Russia's strategic partner China can hardly be taken seriously as a mediator to end Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Mar. 19, 2023
Russia
In another sign of the emerging Russian-Chinese axis, Moscow has announced the visit of the Chinese leader.
Mar. 17, 2023
Mongolia, planned as a transit country for Russia’s Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to northeastern China, did not include the project in its development plans through to 2028.
Aug. 22