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Russia, US increasingly see China as an anchor for peace and prosperity

Both Russia and the United States increasingly view China as a crucial element for global peace and economic prosperity. This convergence stems from Beijing's desire for systemic stability, which guides its relations with both Moscow and Washington, positioning China as a central mediator in international affairs.

Bob SavicSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-21 · 12:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Russia, US increasingly see China as an anchor for peace and prosperity
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Both Russia and the United States increasingly view China as a crucial element for global peace and economic prosperity. This convergence stems from Beijing's desire for systemic stability, which guides its relations with both Moscow and Washington, positioning China as a central mediator in international affairs. Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent foreign policy engagements with leaders from the US and Russia underscore China's growing strategic importance. China is now considered a significant player in addressing global issues, including the conflict in Ukraine and the situation with Iran. The article highlights the evolving geopolitical dynamic, particularly Xi's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in the context of the Ukraine war and shifting global power structures.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the war in Ukraine may be 'coming to an end'.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent foreign policy interactions highlight China’s rising strategic position.

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Russia and the US increasingly see China as an anchor for peace and stability.

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Beijing’s desire for systemic stability guides its relations with Moscow and Washington.

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OpinionRussia, US increasingly see China as an anchor for peace and prosperityBeijing’s desire for systemic stability guides its relations with Moscow and Washington, making it central to global mediation3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenBob Savic is head of international trade at the Global Policy Institute in London and visiting professor of international relations at the University of Nottingham.Published: 8:30pm, 21 May 2026Updated: 9:44pm, 21 May 2026Beijing is increasingly seen as key to securing international stability and economic opportunities, a status which both Washington and Moscow are converging on. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent foreign policy interactions with the leaders of the United States and Russia highlight China’s rising strategic position – acting as a significant player in global affairs, from the conflict in Ukraine to the volatile situation with Iran.Xi’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin has become one of the defining geopolitical dynamics of the modern era, especially in the context of the Ukraine-war" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="3783" data-entity-type="event">Ukraine war and the broader reconfiguration of global power.Putin’s comments earlier this month that the war in Ukraine may be “coming to an end” marked a notable rhetorical shift after years of grinding conflict and escalating geopolitical confrontation.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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