Analysts say Xi Jinping is more balanced than the Kremlin chief. It lies in the “multipolar world order” but not against the West.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is not quite ready to team up with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his fight against the West. This was expressed by analysts from the American Institute for War Studies (ISW).
The March 20 report says that Xi Jinping flew to Moscow to meet with Putin, but continues to follow a more measured line in Russia-China relations. It should have fallen short of the Kremlin’s expectations.
Therefore, during the meeting, Xi and Putin praised the strength of relations between Moscow and Beijing, but offered different interpretations of cooperation in the future, according to analysts.
According to the report, Vladimir Putin insists on building a partnership between Russia and China’s West’s desire for joint domination to shape a multipolar world order. But Xi Jinping takes a more balanced position, not against the West, but a multipolar world order.
As for the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, as the report indicates, Beijing is trying to present itself as a reliable mediator between the parties to the conflict. Moscow welcomes this.
Analysts are confident that Xi Jinping refused to cooperate with Putin in his fight against the West. This is a deviation from the “unlimited partnership” course.
“Xi’s rhetoric demonstrates his reluctance to give Russia the full economic and political support it needs to reverse its failures in Ukraine,” the report says.
Despite this, the leaders of China and Russia are expected to sign bilateral trade and economic agreements, some of which are likely to aim to simplify their plans to avoid sanctions. Expectations regarding China’s arms supply to Russia also remain unclear.
Recall that Putin’s informal meeting with Xi Jinping on March 20 lasted 4.5 hours. According to journalists, March 21 will be the main day of negotiations between China and Russia. And during a discussion at a work dinner, Xi Jinping was served sturgeon soup, quail pancakes, and venison with cherry sauce.
It is also reported that Putin admitted to being jealous of Xi Jinping and China’s success. According to the President of the Russian Federation, China has created an effective system for developing the economy and strengthening the state, which really interests many.
The United States commented on Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia. According to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, ceasefire calls that do not lead to the withdrawal of the Russian Armed Forces from Ukraine can be considered an endorsement of the Russian invasion.
Source: Focus
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