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This Week in Asia: March 24, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
The War in Ukraine Could Formally End in Mongolia
By Tuvshinzaya Gantulga
Mongolia is in a unique position to facilitate talks between Ukraine and Russia.
China, Russia Recommit to Close Partnership in the Shadow of Ukraine War
By Shannon Tiezzi
Anyone seriously considering China playing a role as peacemaker in Ukraine needs to wrestle with its constant and overt declarations of “unswerving” partnership with Russia.
China in Russia, Japan in Ukraine: Asian Powers Enter International Diplomacy
By William Figueroa
Understanding the meaning of the dueling trips requires a closer look at the larger context of China and Japan’s recent international diplomatic efforts.
Japan’s Kishida Offers Ukraine Support as China’s Xi Backs Russia
By Karl Ritter
While Chinese President Xi Jinping was in Moscow, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made a surprise visit to Kyiv.
Why China’s Xi Jinping Is Visiting Russia
By Wang Wen
“If the United States and the West hope to resolve the Ukrainian crisis they should support China’s proposals for peace.”
Explaining China’s Diplomatic Strategy on Ukraine
By Jianli Yang
China has been sending strong signals that it plans to use its economic clout to bring Ukraine to the bargaining table – to Russia’s benefit.
China’s Xi to Meet Putin as Beijing Seeks Bolder Global Role
By Karl Ritter
Xi will visit Moscow on March 20-22 as speculation grows China is going to push harder for a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine.
What China’s North Korea Policy Reveals About Its Stance on Russia’s War in Ukraine
By Anny Boc
Those who expect Beijing to agree on tough measures that would put its partnership with Moscow at risk will surely be disappointed.
Kazakhstan Impounds Property of Roscosmos Subsidiary
By Catherine Putz
A debt dispute sits atop a host of other political risks, inserting uncertainty into operations at the important Baikonur spaceport.
Xi Bets on His Own Personal Diplomacy in Russia, Ukraine
By Joseph Webster
Not lacking for self-confidence, Xi’s decision to insert himself into Russia-Ukraine mediation presents outsized opportunities and risks for Beijing, especially in Europe.
Another Uzbek Killed in Ukraine
By Niginakhon Saida
Uzbek migrant workers in Russia, and those serving time in Russian prisons, are particularly vulnerable to recruitment into the Russian military.