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Russia’s Stalled Invasion of Ukraine: Lessons for China’s Leaders
By Zi Yang
Russia’s Ukraine invasion holds important takeaways for China about elite politics, foreign policy, and military affairs.
China’s Ukraine Response Is All About the US (Not Russia)
By Mercy A. Kuo
In the long term, China is intent on using the Ukraine conflict to erode U.S. leadership and sow division in transatlantic relations.
China’s Position on Ukraine Will Be Determined by Events on the Battlefield
By Nathaniel Sher
Beijing is reacting to events on the ground to ensure that its wartime stance does not land it on the wrong side of history.
China-EU Summit Highlights Diverging Paths
By Shannon Tiezzi
While China tried to emphasize the potential for general cooperation, EU leaders made clear that their “top priority” is to end the war in Ukraine.
Amid Ukraine War, China Welcomes Russia’s Foreign Minister
By Shannon Tiezzi
In arguably Beijing’s strongest signal of support for Russia yet, Sergey Lavrov is a full participant at a China-hosted meeting on Afghanistan affairs.
The Cost of the War to the China-Ukraine Relationship
By Bonnie Girard
Ukraine was not one of China’s largest partners, but they had important ties in a number of areas that will be difficult to replace.
Sanctioning China to Get to Russia Is Easier Said Than Done
By Joseph Cash
Secondary sanctions on China would be more painful and harder to justify – which makes any unified application unlikely.
Europe and China at a Crossroads
By Dingding Chen, Nadine Godehardt, Maximilian Mayer, and Xin Zhang
4 scenarios for China-EU relations amid the war in Ukraine.
Amid the Ukraine Crisis, China-Russia Economic Relations Remain Lukewarm
By Danil Bochkov
China’s mixed signals on the Ukraine crisis extend to the economic realm, long a weak point for Sino-Russia ties.
Is the EU-China Investment Agreement Dead?
By William Yuen Yee
The 2020 deal, already on ice, might be finally dead after China’s refusal to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
‘No Limits’? Understanding China’s Engagement With Russia on Ukraine
By Igor Denisov
When discussing the convergence of the Russian and Chinese narratives on Ukraine, a striking difference is often overlooked.
The Unintended Consequences of China’s Stance on Ukraine
By Yimei Liu
China’s censored social media environment makes it difficult to judge public opinion. But the pro-Russia narrative that has emerged is having a real impact on ordinary people.
Why Do Many Chinese Sympathize With Russia in the Ukraine Conflict?
By Wang Wen
Many Chinese believe that Russia faces a real security threat from the United States – and that China will face a similar threat in the future.
What Would China’s Mediation in the Ukraine Crisis Look Like?
By Yang Jiang
China’s past diplomatic efforts provide precedents and options for a more involved role in peacemaking in Ukraine.
Sullivan, Yang Talk Ukraine, Taiwan in ‘Intense’ China-US Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
The 7-hour talks covered a range of bilateral and international issues, but the U.S. and China chose to focus on very different things.
Does China’s Position on the Russia-Ukraine War Matter to African Countries?
By Ovigwe Eguegu
Analysts and officials in the U.S. and Europe have been sharply critical of China’s stance. But the view from African countries is different.
Ukraine and the Implications for China
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Xi Jinping may need to rethink his grand design for a new world order.
China’s Latest Disinformation Campaign Against Taiwan Backfires Amid the Russia-Ukraine War
By Lin Pu, Ping-yu Lin, Andrew Devine, and Po-hung Chen
The usual Chinese propaganda about effective protection of overseas citizens has led to an unexpected public backlash in the wake of a sluggish evacuation mission in Ukraine.
Can China Shield Russia From Ukraine-Linked Sanctions?
By Yang Jiang
In the short term, the tangible support that China can provide to Russia is limited, but the strategic implications are more profound.
China Cannot Condone Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine
By Lunting Wu
China’s attitude toward the Ukraine war stems from functional calculations, diplomatic and military bonds with Kyiv, strategic considerations, and normative reflection.
The Russia-Ukraine War Will Further Fray China-Europe Relations
By Xue Qing
2021 was a rough year for China-Europe relations. 2022 looks set to be even worse.
The Ukraine Invasion: What Lessons Is China Learning?
By Jianli Yang and Yan Yu
Xi Jinping is watching Ukraine with one eye on Taiwan. The West must give him reason to think any invasion would be disastrously costly.
China Was Woefully Unprepared for the Russia-Ukraine War
By Chauncey Jung
The fact that Beijing was caught off guard hints at the fragility of its partnership with Russia.
Why Southeast Asians Should Care About the Ukraine Crisis
By David Hutt
The region professes a concern for the norm of national sovereignty. Will it speak up in the case of Ukraine?