China-Russia Report

Home
Archive
About
New
Top
Discussion
The calm before the counteroffensive
China hosts Central Asian leaders, talks up cooperation on water issues
 • 
China-Russia Report
3
Putin’s strategy in Ukraine runs through Western elections
To thwart Putin – and save the climate – the West must be willing to raise oil production for several years.
 • 
China-Russia Report
April 2023
Is Western SIGINT deterring Chinese arms transfers to Russia?
Chinese components are finding their way to Russian military kit, according to Ukraine
 • 
China-Russia Report
China-Belarus trade surged in January and February
U.S. intelligence may have been hacked: some initial thoughts
 • 
China-Russia Report
1
March 2023
Catalyzing international investment in Western defense industrial supply chains
A conversation with Dr. Vasabjit Banerjee and Dr. Benjamin Tkach
 • 
China-Russia Report
1
Putin to put tactical nukes in Belarus, with PRC’s apparent approval
PRC diplomats, state media may be hinting (again) that Belarus is a part of Russia.
 • 
China-Russia Report
Xi visits Moscow, issues joint statement
Notable omissions: the Arctic, India
 • 
China-Russia Report
How Beijing manifests economic support for Moscow: super-heavy trucks and (potentially) the Minsk cutout
Trade data suggests China could be using Belarus as a cutout to extend economic and potentially even military support to Russia. Meanwhile, China-Russia…
 • 
China-Russia Report
More evidence Beijing is supporting Moscow via Minsk
China’s trade with Belarus soared in 2022; Correction on Chinese crude oil inventory builds
 • 
China-Russia Report
Will China’s emergence from COVID lockdowns send European gas prices soaring?
Economics, geopolitics, both?
 • 
China-Russia Report
Will Beijing support Putin via Lukashenko?
Lukashenko travels to Beijing, potentially serving as cutout for Chinese aid to Russia.
 • 
China-Russia Report
1
February 2023
Beijing backed Moscow in oil markets in 2022, at seemingly great cost
In 2022, Beijing bought crude oil at the top of the market then declined to refine it into valuable products.
 • 
China-Russia Report
© 2023 China-Russia Report
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great writing