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It wasn’t me: Beijing says it’s not to blame for the invasion of Ukraine
China has not uttered an official peep of criticism of Russia for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, but it seems to be signaling that it would like to be seen as a neutral party.
Plenty of Russian gas is flowing to China
Russia-to-China natural gas exports are rising despite what may have been an energy-related spat in late March. And after over a decade of delays, Russia finally completed its portion of a rail bridge connecting the two countries.
What do Chinese people think about the war in Ukraine?
Yawei Liu, senior director for China at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and Danielle Goldfarb, head of global research at RIWI Corp, discuss Chinese public opinion on the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Sanctions, drones, and bombings in Moldova: A China-Russia update
Both state-owned and private Chinese companies are generally complying with Western sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, China’s embassy in Moldova appears unfazed by a series of bombings in the former Soviet state, which has its own problems with Moscow.
China and India are more different than they are aligned
Manjari Chatterjee Miller and Manoj Kewalramani share their insight into the complex relationship between China and India in light of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Editor’s Note for Thursday, April 21, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Beijing warns Brussels on support for Ukraine, tries to reassure Moscow
In this week’s China-Russia update: Beijing offers serious support for Moscow, but so far it is all words and not much money.
Has Beijing failed to understand Europe’s position on the war in Ukraine?
Marina Rudyak, assistant professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Heidelberg, talks about the tensions between China and Europe over the war in Ukraine, and more.
Editor’s Note for Wednesday, April 20, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: A meeting between Chinese and Russian officials, and a gloomy future for Hong Kong’s dear Star Ferry.
Editor’s Note for Tuesday, April 19, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: Supply chains, speculation on Taiwan, and more.
Huawei pauses Russia operations as Beijing denounce NATO
In a major blow to Moscow, Huawei announced it would furlough Russian employees for the month of April. But even as China largely complies with the substance of sanctions, Beijing’s rhetorical support for Moscow shows no signs of letup.
Xi, Zelenskyy weigh bilateral phone call
With the Russo-Ukrainian War entering its next phase, Beijing is considering its options and pursuing its own interests on an issue-by-issue basis.
Editor’s Note for Wednesday, April 6, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: Indian scholar Manoj Kewalramani and a few of his thoughts on the Russo-Ukrainian War.
What might China face in an end to the war in Ukraine?
Chinese foreign policy expert Yun Sun and former national intelligence officer Paul Heer discuss the possible scenarios that China might face in the eventual aftermath of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
China, Ukraine, and the Fed will shock Asia’s economy this year, World Bank says
The World Bank has slashed China’s economic growth to 5.0%, making the nation one of three major shocks forecasted to hit Asian economies this year.
Back to 2020 — Editor’s Note for Friday, April 1, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: Shanghai is closed for business under COVID, allegations of Chinese hackers in Ukraine, and pop icon Jay Chou.
China-Russia relations have ‘withstood the new test’ as Beijing’s balancing act continues
While China maintains a strategic friendliness with Russia and shared antipathy for the U.S.-dominated world order, Chinese companies have recently shown extreme caution in maintaining sanctions compliance. What is Beijing’s next move?
Diplomatic acumen — or lack thereof — in U.S.-China relations
Susan Thornton, former Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, offers a compelling case for shrewd diplomacy in U.S.-China relations in light of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Sinopec pulls the plug on Russian oil projects
China’s oil and gas giant, Sinopec, has suspended investments in both a major petrochemical plant and a marketing venture in Russia, heeding sanction concerns.
