Why Beijing and Moscow Are Closer Than Ever: A Bond Forged in History and Strengthened by the Times

On May 9, 2025, Red Square came alive with the thunder of boots and the roar of engines as Russia marked the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. It wasn’t just a show of military might—it was a deep and deliberate message. Among the 27 foreign leaders in attendance stood China’s President … Read more

Xi to the World: If You Want Peace, Dig Deeper

In a moment heavy with symbolism and diplomacy, Chinese President Xi Jinping used his visit to Moscow on May 8 to send a pointed message to the world: stop treating symptoms and start treating causes. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, Xi didn’t … Read more