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

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 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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China and Russia should increase mutual support on issues involving each other’s core interests.

quote — Wang Yi100% confidence

Wang warned of the danger of the world lapsing into the “law of the jungle”.

quote — Chinese foreign ministry100% confidence

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sergei Shoigu met in Beijing on Sunday.

factual — Article100% confidence

Recent changes in Greenland, Iran and Ukraine have increased the necessity of communication.

quote — Cui Hongjian80% confidence

Trump’s threats against Greenland and rising tensions with Iran may have been a factor in China-Russia talks.

prediction — Chinese observers60% confidence
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Keywords

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

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