Chinese President Xi Jinping can position himself as a peacemaker after state visit to Russia. It fits into Xi’s ambitions for his legacy, says political observer Bo Zhiyue.Continue Reading
The possibility of Chinese aid will be the subtext of the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, says Robert Kelly.Continue Reading
While vague in its overall language, the sequence of what the Chinese position reveals is important, says Stefan Wolff.
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It should come as no surprise that powerful countries engage in surveillance, but history cautions against overreaction, says political observer Robert Kelly.Continue Reading
The two conflicts are not completely analogous but it’s striking how much Ukraine has galvanised the international community, in contrast to Myanmar, say academics.Continue Reading
Beijing is uniquely positioned to help broker an agreement, says Zhou Bo for the Financial Times.Continue Reading
Xi Jinping’s remarks at the 20th Communist Party Congress suggest China is unlikely to embrace rapid foreign policy changes – yet it won’t be quiet in the international arena either, says an academic.Continue Reading
It is difficult to imagine Xi Jinping brokering peace in Ukraine, but if China wants to be respected, this is a chance, says this academic.Continue Reading
Probability and psychology suggest it’s more likely than you think, says a mathematician.Continue Reading
By sitting on the sidelines during a moment associated with global crisis, Indonesian President Joko Widodo falls short, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Clara Ferreira Marques.Continue Reading