Commentary: Xi Jinping's visit to Russia is more about exploiting Russia and striking deals that are advantageous to China's economic interests.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 20, 2023.
condemning Russia’s war in Ukraine and faulting the conflict for exacerbating global food supply shortages.If it wasn’t for China, the Russians would be totally isolated on the U.N. Security Council. The Chinese government frequently regurgitates Kremlin talking points, blames NATO for poking Moscow in the eye at every opportunity, and condemns the United States and its allies in Europe and Asia for turning geopolitics into a morality contest.
Even so, these numbers can be deceiving. China isn’t serving as a lifeline for Putin out of the goodness of its heart. The moves are more about exploiting the desperate hole Russia finds itself in and striking dealsThis wouldn’t be the first time the Chinese have acted in such fashion.
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