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China is tightening its embrace with Russia as it builds bulwarks against the west

China and Russia building an alliance to counter the US-led west. China's credibility as a peacemaker has been discredited in Ukraine. Economic decoupling is accelerating, creating turbulence for companies operating in China.

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are building a coalition to counter the US-led west.
Their bilateral ties represent an intensifying axis of authoritarianism.
China and Russia did not call for a ceasefire in Ukraine or even mention withdrawal of Russian troops.
China's credibility as a peacemaker has been discredited.
Economic decoupling is accelerating, creating turbulence for companies operating in China.

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