The Peoples Republic of China and the US–Russia relations crisis Cover Image

Chińska Republika Ludowa wobec napięć i kryzysu w relacjach USA–Rosja
The Peoples Republic of China and the US–Russia relations crisis

Author(s): Łukasz Bednarz
Subject(s): Economic policy, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: China; foreign policy; Conflict; Russia; United States; Ukraine crisis

Summary/Abstract: The goal of this paper is to contemplate on Beijing’s approach to the growing US–Russiatensions in the contemporary world. Escalating frictions between these two global powers causedby the out break of the Ukraine crisis create a new international environment in which China hasmuch to gain but also much to lose depending on its stance. The Communist Party of China has to consider both internal and external conditions in order to strike the perfect balance in its foreignpolicy. The interdependence of the contemporary world will make this a difficult feat. This paperwill present a brief summary of official Chinese statements from top level government official salong with a selections of official media coverage of the Ukraine crisis with a short analysis. I will also try to cover the growing relations between Russia and the People’s Republic of China in the wake of the US–Russia power struggle. Finally I will attempt to asses if China is the biggest benefactor this new trend in global politics.

  • Issue Year: XII/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 81-94
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish