Naturally, the Ukraine-Russia crisis was also a key topic at the China.Table China Strategy conference 2022. In the geopolitics panel, our invited experts will analyze the contradictions in China's position and discuss how Germany and Europe need to improve their relations with China.
By Michael Radunski
The EU will not accept Russia's recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk "People's Republics". Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell announces punitive measures. But opinions are still divided on the details.
By Eric Bonse
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns Russia at the Munich Security Conference against an invasion of Ukraine. Nevertheless, Minxin Pei believes that China would benefit from an invasion. Moreover, the political scientist warns that the EU should be careful about its position. Europe is at risk of getting caught between the fronts.
By Redaktion Table
The Munich Security Conference is overshadowed by the crisis between Russia and Ukraine. China's foreign minister is also warning against a new Cold War. But his warnings are not directed at Russia. Only upon being asked does Beijing point out the limits to its partner in Moscow. The Sino-Russian partnership is a rational alliance of convenience.
By Michael Radunski
The INGE Special Committee calls for more action against disinformation and foreign interference. It sharply criticizes the voluntary "Code of Practice" for online platforms.
By Eric Bonse
Vladimir Putin is the special guest at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. He is the first head of state to meet Xi Jinping in person in almost two years. The two are forging far-reaching plans that also involve Ukraine. The fact that the two authoritarian states are moving closer together is also the fault of the West.
By Michael Radunski
The Ukraine-China relationship has long been cold, but it holds a lot of potential. For a long time, the relationship was characterized by a simple trade exchange. Currently, however, China is emerging as a major trading partner of Ukraine. In the plans of China's New Silk Road initiative, Ukraine has played a minor role until now. In the wake of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Chinese government is behaving cautiously, but increasingly a slight distancing can be seen. Read the latest Ukraine-China news from the Table.editorial team. How has the Ukraine-China relationship developed? Even though Ukraine has repeatedly expressed interest in the Silk Road initiative, the state has made few moves on China. Due to Ukraine's difficult economic and political situation resulting from Russian aggression, China is distancing itself from Ukraine. Ukraine also focused its foreign policy on the West - the European Union and the United States to persuade Russia to make peace with economic and political sanctions. Given the complicated U.S.-China relationship, Ukraine had deliberately avoided rapprochement with China. Closer contact with Xi Jinping is emerging under Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj, heralding a possible new phase in the Ukraine-China relationship.
