Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin want to usher in a "new era" in bilateral relations. On the second day of Xi's visit to Moscow, the focus is on even closer economic ties between the two countries. And instead of cautionary words on the attack on Ukraine, Xi invites his friend Putin to Beijing – despite the international arrest warrant against the Russian President.
By Michael Radunski
The former head of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, believes it is a mistake to simply dismiss China's paper on the Russia-Ukraine war, since Beijing is not truly neutral. Nevertheless, China could play a role in the peace process. He considers the EU insufficiently prepared so far. Michael Radunski, Nana Brink, Felix Lee and Viktor Funk spoke with Ischinger.
By Redaktion Table
The Belarusian President did not travel to Beijing as Putin's envoy; on the contrary, he wanted to show independence. Nevertheless, the visit does not look good for China.
By Jörn Petring
From Beijing's point of view, the significance of the Chinese Global Security Initiative and its 12 points on the Ukraine war is that it brings together the interests of a world majority. China sees itself as the spokesman for the many countries that do not want to support either Russia or the USA.
By Frank Sieren
China's peace paper for Ukraine is causing disappointment in the West. Sinologist Marina Rudyak explains the motives behind the paper in an interview with Michael Radunski. China would certainly try to exert a moderating influence on Russia. If the West is clever, it can still make it a success.
By Redaktion Table
Russia's war against Ukraine began one year ago – China has been walking a fine line ever since. Xi does not want to become an outsider by staying too close to Putin, but he also wants to keep Russia as a strong counterweight to the West. The main concern now is the potential instability in the neighboring country.
By Michael Radunski
