China-Russia Strategic Coordination to Counter 'Jungle Law'
Quick Look
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Putin agreed to increase strategic coordination to counter 'jungle law' in the global order during talks on Wednesday.
- The move signals a significant dynamic in China-US-Russia relations.
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Why It Matters
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Putin met on Wednesday to discuss strategic coordination. The meeting is seen as significant for the global order and relations among China, the US, and Russia.
That is according to Cui Hongjian, a former diplomat and the head of European studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University.
But Cui said the US would remain the biggest uncertainty.
During talks with visiting Russian leader Putin on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said both countries should step up strategic coordination to counter “jungle law” in the global order.
It has also drawn attention for what it may signal about the trajectory of relations among China, the US and Russia – seen as one of the most decisive dynamics shaping the fast-moving world order.
Open Questions
- What specific actions will China and Russia take to counter 'jungle law'?
- How will the US respond to increased China-Russia strategic coordination?
- What are the implications of this coordination for other global powers?
