Russian-Chinese Partnership Amid Conflict with the West
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping deepen their partnership amid their countries' clash with the West. The two leaders signed a joint statement in Beijing, showing unity as Putin wages a new offensive in Ukraine. The relationship is a strategic ambiguity that can constrain the U.S. and others.
Key Points
- Putin and Xi deepen their partnership with a joint statement
- China provides diplomatic support and advanced technology to Russia
- U.S. intensifies pressure on China to stop supporting Russia
- Xi seeks to balance relations with Russia, the U.S., and Europe
- China and Russia have moved away from the term 'no limits' in describing their ties
Pros
- Deepening partnership between Russia and China
- Unity against Western opposition
- Strategic ambiguity that can deter other countries
Cons
- Growing international isolation of Putin
- Pressure on China to stop supporting Russia in the war
- Potential negative impact on China's relations with the U.S. and Europe