The United States’ two most powerful rivals, China and Russia, used a meeting this week to push for deeper strategic ties as part of a “new era” in bilateral ties, demonstrating their growing alignment amid attempts to push back against the US. guided world order.
One of the key takeaways from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to China that concluded Friday was a joint statement with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in which the two pledged not only to expand their partnership but also to “increase interaction and tighten coordination” to contain Washington’s “destructive and hostile” actions to “contain” both countries hold.”
The harsh rhetoric appeared to be a rejection of recent U.S. and European calls for Beijing to curb its growing ties with Moscow.
