During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies discovered railways as an alternative for transporting goods from China to Europe. Since 2016, volumes have increased tenfold. Russia's war in Ukraine is starting to have an impact. Contractors fear the sanctions and worry about insurance coverage.
By Redaktion Table
Russia's invasion of Ukraine also affects China's energy policy. In the short term, China could increase its imports of Russian coal and gas. But the People's Republic will not allow itself to become dependent on Russia – because China is striving for energy security, as the National People's Congress once again illustrated.
By Nico Beckert
Putin's war against Ukraine is sending shock waves through German politics. Certainties such as secure energy supply are being called into question. After all, Germany is dependent on Russian gas. Now, the energy transition is to be accelerated. But new dependencies are looming – on China.
By Nico Beckert
The Ukraine war is also part of a global struggle for oil and gas. The USA wants to sell more of it to Europe. China, in turn, wants to be less dependent on oil and gas from the US and its allies – and is leaning toward Russia.
By Redaktion Table
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine plunges China into a deep strategic dilemma: Should Beijing stick to its “borderless friendship” with Vladimir Putin? But this would mean giving up its own interests and foreign policy principles. In any case, it refuses to speak of a Russian invasion.
By Redaktion Table
