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Friends with Limits: China-Russia Relations in Times of War

Wed. March 15th, 2023
Carnegie Europe

Although China’s top diplomat Wang Yi sought to improve relations with the EU on his most recent trip to Europe, differences between the two powers remain stark. China has not condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Beijing’s recent twelve-point position paper on the war has been criticized by the EU and its member states.

In contrast, China’s ties with Russia appear robust. Beijing abstained from the recent UN resolution that called on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine and Chinese officials stress the need to advance relations with Moscow in an increasingly turbulent world.

To take a closer look at relations between Moscow and Beijing and tease out their implications for the future of Europe, Carnegie Europe invites you to an in-person event with Alexander Gabuev, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Rosa Balfour, director of Carnegie Europe.

A light reception will follow the event.

DemocracyForeign PolicyGlobal GovernanceSecurityEconomyEast AsiaChinaRussiaEastern EuropeWestern Europe
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event speakers
Alexander Gabuev

Alexander Gabuev

Director, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Alexander Gabuev is director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center. Gabuev’s research is focused on Russian foreign policy with particular focus on the impact of the war in Ukraine and the Sino-Russia relationship. Since joining Carnegie in 2015, Gabuev has contributed commentary and analysis to a wide range of publications, including the Financial Times, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist.

Rosa Balfour

Director, Carnegie Europe

Dr Rosa Balfour is director of Carnegie Europe. Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Her current research focuses on the relationship between domestic politics and Europe’s global role.