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Putin arrives in China's 'Little Moscow' as allies aim to deepen trade - BBC News | Putin arrives in China's 'Little Moscow' as allies aim to deepen trade - BBC News |
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Frances Mao | |
Live reporter | |
For China, their main concern is Ukraine. Xi Jinping wants to know what Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy is and they've been concerned by his nuclear threats. | |
"We expect Xi will be firm (as he was previously) that any - even limited - use of tactical nuclear weapons by Russia will be a red line for Beijing," says Philipp Ivanov from the Asia Society Policy Institute. | |
China has attempted to maintain a stance of studied neutrality on the war in Ukraine - it's clear Beijing is also hedging its bets if Russia loses. | |
But it does view the war almost as a proxy war, says Natasha Kuhrt from King's College London. "In a sense Russia fights western hegemonism on China’s behalf," she adds. | |
Beyond Ukraine, analysts say China also cares about: | |
North Korea: Putin has very publicly fostered closer ties with the country's leader Kim Jong Un and is using North Korean weapons on the battlefield. China will want to make sure Russia is still restrained in what type of military tech it is giving the North Koreans, analysts say | |
UN and security: China benefits from Russian diplomatic experience at the UN and Russia’s role as a security provider in Central Asia | |
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