China, Putin and Russia

Putin says China is Russia's ally, backs its stance on Taiwan
Russian President Vladimir Putin described China on Thursday as Russia's ally and threw his weight behind Beijing's claims over Taiwan, while stating that no countries had anything to fear from deepening Sino-Russian co-operation.
As Trump, Putin Warm Up To Revive Old Ties, Here's What China Says
Beijing: In wake of the rapprochement between US President elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue of ending war with Ukraine, China on Friday termed the development of ties between Moscow and Washington as a “matter between them.
Putin Claims Taiwan Seeks ‘Ukraine-Like Crisis,’ Calls China Russia’s Ally
Taiwan argued that both Russia and China are undermining the international order and pose a serious threat to global peace. Putin downplayed concerns about joint military exercise
Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue
Russian President Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. election, praised him for showing courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him, and said Moscow was ready for dialogue with the Republican president-elect.
China Issues Warning to Donald Trump
This development marks the opening salvo in an escalating rivalry that has simmered since the trade war began under the Trump administration.
If Trump is hostile toward China, Beijing has many ways to respond, US analyst says
Especially during transition from Joe Biden, tensions could rise about Taiwan and South China Sea, a former State Department official says.
7 telling moments from Putin's first speech since Trump won
An emboldened Russian President Vladimir Putin made some pointed remarks during the Valdai Forum in southern Russia.
Economic upheaval and political opportunity – what Trump’s return could mean for China
Liu said. “From everything he has said, it’s clear that Trump considers China, not Russia, as the main adversary.” Putin ...
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A grand bargain with Putin to confrontation with China: 3 ways Trump may change America’s place in the world
While it is by no means guaranteed Putin would be amenable to this, it would free up US resources to confront China ...
Trump ‘will hurt America’ if he allows Putin to win in Ukraine
Nato’s top military officer criticises president-elect’s peace plans and warns North Korea’s involvement is a ‘problem’ for ...
Why China Won't Stop Ally North Korea From Fighting Ukraine
That "could serve Chinese interests if it helps prevent a Russian defeat and brings an end to the war that favors Moscow, but ...
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Trump said he will divide Russia from China. It's a tough bromance to break.
Authoritarian leaders Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are more interested in challenging the US than cutting deals with it.
He talks to Putin on the phone and advocates for China: A look at Elon Musk's network of power
Following his election victory, Trump plans to bring Elon Musk into his administration. Musk's companies have long involved ...
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China’s Xi Jinping poses as hunky Putin sidekick in FSB calendar
A hunky Vladimir Putin poses alongside China’s Xi Jinping in the latest edition of Russia’s FSB security service annual ...
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'Ridiculous': MSNBC hosts jump on conservative for blowing off Trump's ties to Putin
The chairman of a conservative think tank stepped in it more than once during a visit to MSNBC's "The Weekend" and found ...