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Gabriella B's avatar

Sharp, clear and illuminating - the imperialist rapport is an especially useful paradigm to understand where the power stands in this relationship - extractive of Russian resources and dependant on China for anything with substantial added value. Thank you very much .

In the choreography of Sino diplomacy, scheduling Trump and Putin up to pay respect and ask, so close one after the other bears its own message about the variety of (menu?!) options for China.

Nicolas Köhler's avatar

Thanks for this bright report. Cpuntries of the global South should give the russian-chinese contracts a close look perfect example of imperialism 2.0

Christopher Bost's avatar

This was a great read. The CR929 is a perfect example of where Sino-Russian relations currently stand. Xi Jinping seems very deliberate in how he projects power. Unlike Trump, he appears to give foreign leaders exactly the kind of material they need for their domestic propaganda, while still quietly strengthening China’s position through economic performance.

Would you say this same underlying approach also motivated Xi during Trump’s visit?

Vinton Frost's avatar

What about the value of flows through the new existing gas pipeline?