The Putin-Xi Summit and Its Implications for the Region
May 21, 2024
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Shane Leary and Miles Yu discuss the Putin-Xi summit, analyzing their joint statement, developing relationship, and Putin's visit to Harbin. They also preview Taiwan's Presidential inauguration, highlighting the complexities of Russo-Chinese relations, China's role in mediating the Ukraine crisis, and the threat of the Moscow-Beijing alliance on global stability.
Putin and Xi Jinping pledge partnership against U.S. hegemony in joint statement.
Challenges arise from balancing anti-West alliance aims with avoiding backlash in Russia-China partnership.
Deep dives
Putin and Xi Jinping Summit in China
Putin and Xi Jinping's recent summit in China led to a joint statement pledging a new era of partnership against U.S. hegemony. The meeting's timing was notable, potentially in response to U.S. Secretary of State Blinken's recent visit to Beijing. Xi Jinping aims to solidify an anti-West alliance with Russia, though balancing this with avoiding backlash against the Russia-China partnership poses challenges.
Potential Friction in Russia-China Partnership
Historically, Moscow-Beijing summits have started with enthusiasm but turned into mutual accusations and hostilities. Putin's objectives in the partnership include concerns about China's dominance and Russia's dependence, given China's economic and technological superiority. Differences in infrastructure development goals and access to open seas highlight potential conflicts in their collaboration.
Implications of Russia-China Joint Statement
The joint statement released by Putin and Xi Jinping emphasized symbolic elements but lacked substantive details and follow-up mechanisms. The statement's specific focus included anti-West sentiments but lacked clarity on responses to pressure on the war in Ukraine. A potential joint Russia-China military action scenario in Taiwan raises concerns about broader implications for global stability and alliances.
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the recent summit between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China. They analyze the two nations’ joint statement, the implications of their developing relationship, and the significance of Putin’s choice to visit the northeastern city of Harbin. Finally, they briefly preview the Presidential inauguration in Taiwan.
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