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Bear backed: Xi heads to Moscow

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China's Complex Alliance with Russia

This chapter examines Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow as a dual effort of peacemaking and reaffirming support for Vladimir Putin amidst the Ukraine conflict. It critically analyzes China's peace plan and its implications for international relations while highlighting the complexities of China's diplomatic balance with both Russia and the West. The discussion further explores the evolving dynamics of China's relationship with Russia, particularly in the context of energy interests and military technology.

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