News Analysis According to Chinese state media, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, “We firmly support each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests and safeguarding the dignity of each country.” Xi was referring to Ukraine and Taiwan, two global flashpoints that have become intertwined. U.S. security officials say that one…
Global Flashpoints: Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Olympics
February 5, 2022
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The Kremlin Bets That US Sanctions Will Hurt Europe Worse Than Russia
February 3, 2022
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News Analysis While the United States continues to prepare a robust sanctions regime in the event of a Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine, Moscow announced on Feb. 2 that gas agreements will be a central focus of the upcoming meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This strategic move reaffirms the Sino-Russian…
China Will Play Major Role in Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Experts
January 28, 2022
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Tensions are mounting throughout the world concerning the possibility of a war between Russia and Ukraine. One question that has experts on edge is what role China might play in such a conflict, and how such an event could set a dangerous precedent for China’s global ambitions—particularly in relation to Taiwan. Russia has demanded that…
Russia and China Respond With Anger Over Media Spotlight
January 26, 2022
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News Analysis China has reaffirmed its commitment to building positive bilateral relations with Russia. This recent announcement comes at a time when both countries have drawn the ire of Western governments amid heightened political tensions. According to Russian news agency TASS, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian stated on Jan. 24 that “Chinese-Russian relations are…
Data Dominance: China Establishes Key EU Outpost in Cyprus
Republished with permission from BIRN. In October 2015, two years after a banking crisis left Cyprus in desperate need of new financing, President Nicos Anastasiades visited China on a charm offensive, touting the Mediterranean island’s low tax rates, its European Union membership and its readiness to take part in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, BRI. The floodgates…
Not Only Russia, but China Is to Blame for Threats Against Ukraine
January 25, 2022
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News Analysis Any Russian invasion of Ukraine will depend upon economic depth in China, and diplomatic appeasement by Germany and France. Beijing is likely encouraging Moscow to invade, which serves the purposes of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). While NATO should be pivoting to address the China threat, Russia is using 100,000 troops on the…
Recent Events Show How Beijing and Moscow Benefit One Another in Central Asia
January 24, 2022
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News Analysis Several days ago, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced successful ongoing preparations for a Russia-China summit between respective leaders Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Scheduled to take place in Beijing on Feb. 4, the meeting will occur on the opening day of the Winter Olympic Games. It is meant to further cement the…
New NATO Strategy Contends with ‘Rise of China’ for First Time: Expert
January 23, 2022
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The next strategic guidance published by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will aim to contend with expanding Chinese influence abroad. It will be the first time that the alliance makes China a strategic priority. Experts say that firm, principled engagement will be necessary. The 2022 Strategic Concept will only be the fourth unclassified strategy…
French Parliament Passes Motion Condemning CCP ‘Genocide’ Against Uyghurs
January 22, 2022
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PARIS—France’s parliament passed an opposition-led motion asking the government to condemn the Chinese regime for “crimes against humanity and genocide” against the Uyghur Muslim minority and to take foreign policy measures to make this stop. The non-binding motion, led by the Socialist party and supported by several other opposition parties, was adopted with 169 votes…
World Needs to Push Back on ‘Bullies’ and ‘Dictatorships’: Australian Defence Minister
January 20, 2022
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Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the build up of Russian tanks and troops along Ukraine’s border is encouraging “bullies and other dictatorships” to do the same, warning that thousands could die if an invasion occurs. Dutton and Foreign Minister Marise Payne are meeting with the United Kingdom’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign Secretary…
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