By Grant Golub
Earlier this month, U.S. officials revealed Moscow asked Beijing to provide it with economic and military support as Russian forces continue their invasion of Ukraine. It was part of the Biden administration’s efforts to shape China’s policy toward Russia, which culminated with President Joe Biden warning China’s leader there would be consequences if Beijing extended aid to Moscow as the war enters its second month.
These attempts are unlikely to sway Chinese actions. As U.S.-China relations continue to sour, President Xi Jinping of China and Russian President Vladimir Putin recently declared their partnership has “no limits.” This emerging China-Russia convergence, a worrying development for Washington, shows how both countries increasingly view the United States as an overstretched superpower with too many overseas commitments and challenges.
Unfortunately, they’re right.
This piece was originally published in Stripes on March 29, 2022. Read more HERE.