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08.05 China Analytics Although the attempt to drive a wedge between Beijing and Moscow has failed, the Russian-Chinese alliance appears fragile and vulnerable The Russian elite and public opinion have embraced a ‘turn to the East,’ but they are in for a major disappointment in the near future. The deep asymmetry in the relationship between Moscow and Beijing may become a catalyst for a growing 'Chinese ressentiment,' which could replace the 'Western ressentiment' that underpins Putin's state nationalism. 08.07.24 China Analytics Triangle of Great Powers: Will Russia-China rapprochement turn into a full-fledged military alliance? The rapprochement between Russia and China is based on both countries' desire to weaken the US. Meanwhile, the main motive for confrontation with the West for the Russian elites and populace remains the recognition of Russia's status as a global veto player. However, this confrontation will lose its meaning for them if it turns out that this status goes not to Russia, but to China. 21.05.24 China Analytics Divergence Time: After the energy break with Russia, Europe must more responsibly assess the risks of trade dependence on China Growing geopolitical tensions make the dependence of European businesses on Chinese supplies a huge risk. Many companies, especially those in Germany, are looking for ways to reduce this dependence; however, this involves costs and reduced competitiveness. Nevertheless, the price of a sudden and unprepared break with China would be incomparably higher for Europe. 17.05.24 China Review Beijing-Style Friendship: Despite the statements from Putin and Xi, economic cooperation between Russia and China is deteriorating due to the threat of US sanctions 11.03.24 China Review Chinese Triangle: The EU is determined to reduce economic dependence on China, but is not ready to join the US trade war 27.02.24 China Review Gravity News: In 2023, China became the dominant economic partner for Central Asia 23.11.23 China Review Tractors vs Tanks: Record volumes of Chinese imports have helped Russia repel the Ukrainian counteroffensive 14.11.23 China Review Dead-end u-turn: Russia's pivot towards the East has fallen into a trap of non-competitiveness, transforming it into a raw material province of China 20.07.23 China Review Proxy War Dynamics: China sees Russia more as an agent of its own confrontation with the US than as an ally or partner 18.07.23 China Review Island vs. Mainland: Experts examine Taiwan's ability to resist a Chinese invasion 28.06.23 China Review Chinese Boomerang: If Beijing attacks Taiwan, sanctions against China will have catastrophic consequences not only for China but also for the West and the entire world 15.06.23 China Review The China Question': While Europe's stance towards Russia has been defined, there remains uncertainty regarding China 02.06.23 China Review Clay Alliance: Russia-China union may only persist long term if Moscow is pliable 30.05.23 China Analytics Shifting Tides: How China is seizing the initiative in Central Asia and taking Russia’s place For post-Soviet Central Asia, Russia has served as a security guarantor for decades, but the war in Ukraine has rendered it a toxic neighbour. As in other areas, the main beneficiary of this shift has been China, which is eagerly exploiting the power vacuum created in the region as a consequence of Putin's obsession with Ukraine. 05.05.23 China Review The Strategic Stranglehold: what Russia-China trade data tells us about the future of their relationship 24.04.23 China Review Disarmament race: With help from Russia, China could achieve nuclear parity with the US 20.03.23 China Review From minimum deterrence to maximum threat: will China enter into a nuclear arms race with the US? 13.03.23 China Review Domestic Foreign Policy: Biden will need to reckon with the fact that Americans largely perceive China as the greatest threat to US interests, not Russia 16.11.22 China Review Systemic Chinese Threat: experts discuss how the United States can maintain its leadership