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Der Außenminister der Volksrepublik China, Wang Yi, bei seiner Ansprache bei der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz 2020. 56. Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz im Hotel Bayerischer Hof in München. München Bayern Deutschland *** The Foreign Minister of the Peoples Republic of China, Wang Yi, during his address at the Munich Security Conference 2020 56 Munich Security Conference at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich Munich Bavaria Germany
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Wang warns the US and puts Russia in its place

The Munich Security Conference is overshadowed by the crisis between Russia and Ukraine. China's foreign minister is also warning against a new Cold War. But his warnings are not directed at Russia. Only upon being asked does Beijing point out the limits to its partner in Moscow. The Sino-Russian partnership is a rational alliance of convenience.

By Michael Radunski

China Russia 8104565 04.02.2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose during their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China. Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik Beijing China PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xAlexeixDruzhininx
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Xi and Putin praise each other – and the Olympics

Vladimir Putin is the special guest at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. He is the first head of state to meet Xi Jinping in person in almost two years. The two are forging far-reaching plans that also involve Ukraine. The fact that the two authoritarian states are moving closer together is also the fault of the West.

By Michael Radunski

Jahr im Tierkreiszeichen des Tigers
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What will the Year of the Water Tiger bring?

On February 1st, around 1.5 billion Chinese around the world will celebrate the New Year and welcome the Year of the Tiger. According to Chinese astrology, 2022 could be a turbulent and conflict-ridden year – but at least the element of water has a dampening effect.

By Felix Lee

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The Ukraine conflict also makes Beijing nervous

So far, China has not been involved in the current Ukraine crisis between Russia and the West. But Beijing is monitoring the situation very closely. How China will react in the event of an escalation is uncertain. China and Russia have grown closer in recent years. But they have not yet formed a military alliance. For the time being, the leadership is primarily concerned with one thing: smooth Winter Olympics.

By Christiane Kuehl

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Ukraine crisis: EU and NATO go on the offensive

The EU announces a billion-euro aid package for Ukraine and reaffirms its determination to impose sanctions quickly in the event of an attack. However, a complete exclusion of Russia from the Swift banking system is apparently off the table.

By Eric Bonse

The Ukraine-China relationship has long been cold, but it holds a lot of potential. For a long time, the relationship was characterized by a simple trade exchange. Currently, however, China is emerging as a major trading partner of Ukraine. In the plans of China's New Silk Road initiative, Ukraine has played a minor role until now. In the wake of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Chinese government is behaving cautiously, but increasingly a slight distancing can be seen. Read the latest Ukraine-China news from the Table.editorial team.    How has the Ukraine-China relationship developed? Even though Ukraine has repeatedly expressed interest in the Silk Road initiative, the state has made few moves on China. Due to Ukraine's difficult economic and political situation resulting from Russian aggression, China is distancing itself from Ukraine. Ukraine also focused its foreign policy on the West - the European Union and the United States to persuade Russia to make peace with economic and political sanctions. Given the complicated U.S.-China relationship, Ukraine had deliberately avoided rapprochement with China. Closer contact with Xi Jinping is emerging under Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj, heralding a possible new phase in the Ukraine-China relationship.