WSJ: The leader Xi Jinping once called his ‘role model’ is now Beijing’s supplicant, and China is making Putin wait for the gas deal Moscow badly needs
China is leveraging Russia's dependence to dictate terms on a critical gas deal, signaling a shift in the power dynamic between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
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China is currently pushing Russia to accept a cheaper gas deal, a move that highlights Moscow's growing dependence on Beijing. Coverage describes a transition in the relationship where Vladimir Putin, once viewed as a role model by Xi Jinping, has become a junior partner and supplicant.
Reports from the Wall Street Journal and Hindustan Times emphasize the shift from admiration to management in Xi's approach to Putin. Other outlets, including Meduza and Meža.
Novyny Ukrainy, focus on the specific leverage China holds regarding the gas deal Moscow needs. Attention is now on how China is preparing for a post-Putin Russia, according to reporting from UNITED24 Media.
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Quick answers
What is the current status of the gas deal between China and Russia?
China is making Russia wait for the deal and pushing for cheaper pricing.
How has the relationship between Xi and Putin changed according to the coverage?
Xi Jinping previously called Putin his 'role model,' but Putin is now described as a junior partner and supplicant.
Which outlets are reporting on China's long-term strategy regarding Russia?
UNITED24 Media reports that China is already preparing for a post-Putin Russia.
Coverage (6)
- Putin was Xi’s role model. Now he’s the junior partner. livemint.com · 12h ago
- China pushes Russia to accept cheaper gas deal, exposing growing dependence Межа. Новини України. · 12h ago
- Putin Was Xi’s Role Model. Now He’s the Junior Partner. Hindustan Times · 12h ago
- How China Is Already Preparing for a Post-Putin Russia UNITED24 Media · 12h ago
- How Xi Went From Admiring Putin to Managing Him WSJ · 12h ago
- WSJ: The leader Xi Jinping once called his ‘role model’ is now Beijing’s supplicant, and China is making Putin wait for the gas deal Moscow badly needs Meduza · 12h ago
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