Podcast: Russia and China, forever frenemies

Putin Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and China’s President Xi Jinping shake palms previous to their talks on the sideline of the eleventh version of the BRICS Summit, in Brasilia, Brazil on Nov. 12, 2019.
(Ramil Sitdikov / Related Press)

On Feb. 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese language chief Xi Jinping simply hours forward of the opening ceremony for the Beijing Winter Olympics. The assembly made headlines, and has individuals asking: Might China be the neglected participant within the Russia-Ukraine disaster?

At this time, we dive into the sophisticated historical past between the 2 nations — and whether or not Russia’s strikes on Ukraine may function a template with China and Taiwan.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Visitors: L.A. Instances China correspondent Stephanie Yang, and The New Faculty worldwide affairs professor Nina L. Khrushcheva

Extra studying:

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Putin heads to China to bolster ties amid Ukraine tensions

Op-Ed: Whether or not it sides with Russia or not, China pays a value

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