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China is not a pariah state. Russia maybe was making a grab for the natural gas fields in Ukraine. Maybe they already saw Europe's gas business as a lost cause
by bdamm 5y ago
China is not a pariah state.
Russia maybe was making a grab for the natural gas fields in Ukraine. Maybe they already saw Europe's gas business as a lost cause, and with the new pipeline to China, saw aggression towards Europe as worth the risk of losing the business.
- mc32 5y agoChina ofyen violates the sovereignty of: Vietnam The Philippines Japan Taiwan Malaysia India In addition they ignore UN sanctions and have issues with Tibet (Annexation), among other things.
- jethro_tell 5y agoYes, because this move gives Russia all the bargaining power with China.