Tuesday, May 21, 2024

COMMENTARY_ China’s embrace of a Russian pariah state

THE WASHINGTON TIMES

China’s embrace of a Russian pariah state

Putin is relying on Xi to help him recreate Russian empire


Russia and China illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times more >

COMMENTARY

By Joseph R. DeTrani - - Tuesday, May 21, 2024

OPINION:


Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day summit last week with Chinese President Xi Jinping, their 43rd meeting since Mr. Xi took over in 2013, was an opportunity for both countries to challenge the U.S. and its leadership role in the global community.

Mr. Xi and Mr. Putin pledged a “new era” strategic partnership as rivals of the United States, “an aggressive Cold War hegemon sowing discord across the world.” Mr. Xi, in his third term in power, and Mr. Putin, starting his fifth term in power, challenged the U.S.-led global order. Mr. Xi spoke of “pushing forward with changes that have not happened in 100 years.”

Mr. Putin has skillfully cultivated a relationship with Mr. Xi and persuaded China to be Russia’s economic lifeline after Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the global condemnation and sanctions that ensued. The invasion of Ukraine immediately followed Mr. Putin’s meeting with Mr. Xi at the Beijing Winter Olympics, when Mr. Xi stated that China had a “no limits” partnership with Russia.

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