Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid U.S. efforts to end the Ukraine war
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed a strong partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid U.S. efforts to end the Ukraine war, emphasizing the long-term nature of their alliance and dismissing potential interference from a third party.
Key Points
- Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their alliance in a phone call
- China-Russia partnership seen as a challenge to the U.S.-led global order
- Efforts by China to portray itself as a neutral peacemaker in the crisis
Pros
- Strong internal driving force in China-Russia relations
- Unique strategic value in the partnership between China and Russia
- Long-term development strategies and foreign policies
Cons
- Criticism from the West for China's alleged support of Russia's war effort