Could Greenland and Iran have been factors behind latest China-Russia talks?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fan ChenFebruary 2, 2026 at 02:44 PM
Could Greenland and Iran have been factors behind latest China-Russia talks?

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Security Council head Sergei Shoigu met in Beijing on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and shared interests. Wang warned of the world lapsing into the "law of the jungle," advocating for increased mutual support between China and Russia on core issues. While the US was not explicitly named, Chinese observers suggest that recent events involving Greenland and Iran, along with the situation in Ukraine, may have prompted the talks. Cui Hongjian noted that these global changes have increased the need for communication between China and Russia. Wang expressed Beijing's willingness to collaborate with Moscow to explore new opportunities in the coming year.

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law of the jungle 90% bilateral relations 80% china-russia talks 80% core interests 70% greenland 70% iran 60%

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