Anastasiya Shapochkina
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has highlighted evolving geopolitical dynamics with China over the past decade, which is disrupting regional and global balance of powers.
Since Western sanctions following Russia’s Crimea annexation in 2014, Russia and China have developed comprehensive cooperation in economics, finance, technology, and defense. From a geo-economic perspective, China has exploited Russia’s isolation to deepen Moscow’s dependence on Beijing in energy and AI. This maneuver enhances China’s geopolitical influence while keeping ties to the West. A growing China-Russia coordination in the UN Security Council challenges the rules-based international order.
In the US-China relationship, Russia plays a wildcard role, operating on the principle of collaboration, not confrontation. The dual-diplomacy scenario, with Russia supporting China on Taiwan and China backing Russia on Ukraine, intensifies the #Dragonbear alliance’s confrontation with the US. A roundtable discussion with experts in geopolitics, military affairs, and energy will delve into these dynamics and explore response strategies.