Over the past century, the Sino-Russian relations have been marked by swings between two extreme positions. The Soviet Union assisted in the formation of the Chinese Communist Party, but at the same time, it also supported the nationalist government in its struggle for power in the battle-torn country. The founding of the People’s Republic of… Continue reading The war in Ukraine looked like a win-win situation for China. That is now changing
Pro-Russia sentiments on the Chinese internet reflect growing solidarity between both nations that culminated in an official form when Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed a joint statement on February 4 on the side-lines of the Winter Olympics. Chinese netizens praise and admire Putin while they have nothing but scorn for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, facing… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: In Chinese media and amongst netizens, Russia’s invasion finds understandings
Welcome to the 26th issue of the #CEEasia Briefing. In this issue we dissect the following topics: Sino-Russian Joint Statement on Ukraine Slovenia-Taiwan Relations Japan Is Ready to Help Europe with Gas Supplies If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe here. Do you need to know… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #26: Sino-Russian Joint Statement on Ukraine, Slovenia-Taiwan Relations, Japan Is Ready to Help Europe with Gas Supplies
Are Transatlantic relations safe for now? In light of the EU activities against China vis-a-vis Taiwan, and with the Russian threat of invading Ukraine, “CEIAS Considers” asked regional exports whether the EU and US today more united than they were in recent years against the threats posed by China and Russia? Richard Q. Turcsanyi Program… Continue reading CEIAS CONSIDERS: Are the EU and US more united on Russian and Chinese threats?
Loved at home; increasingly unpopular abroad? “Together for a shared future” is China’s wishful motto for the Winter Olympics, which formally began on February 4. But with many Western countries diplomatically boycotting the games, no spectators, and two possible conflicts on the horizon – the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Chinese invasion of Taiwan… Continue reading CEIAS CONSIDERS: Will the Beijing Winter Olympics Improve China’s Image?
