Honestly other way around when it comes to foreign policy; Russia is actually helping the global south break their chains while China is too busy making red lines and writing stern letters every time the u.s violates their sovereignty.
China can't even properly stand up for itself. I think if the US put war heads in Taiwan then China still wouldn't do anything.
It really needs to be said that China has been extremely naive, almost downright stupid, about Americas intentions until the Ukraine Crisis. They have a lot of work to do, but I think they’re coming around to it.
I know I am guilty of spamming Three Body Problem shit on this site, but damn the entire book series is really an accurate reflection of how we perceive and respond to our previous and current oppressors (Imperial Japan, the US empire).
It's a sci-fi book series by a Chinese author that just got adapted into a Netflix show. I've heard good things about it.
The only sci-fi book series in China that is more than a niche web series, so it’s sort of like a national pride when it comes to science fiction.
On its face, it’s a story about alien invasion with cool sci-fi concepts but there is a deeper layer of meaning that perhaps only the Chinese audience can identify with, about how one civilization responds to a more advanced civilization that threatens to wipe off their existence.
There is a Netflix adaptation just released but it’s more of a superficial read of the story rather than exploring the deeper and more complex ideas that the author had embedded into the series. The book series is leaps better, though expect some brainworms from a boomer Chinese nationalist. The Tencent series is also very good if you can afford to endure the 30-episode runtime.
It's scary, like I get being cautious. I absolutely appreciate their resolve and patience in general; but when it comes to foreign policy 😬
The u.s will keep building bases near them and will keep doing military exercises with S.K and Japan. They see this, but aren't making use of economic deals and diplomacy with either of those countries to try to mitigate u.s influence.
They'll end up in a similar position to Russia. They will absolutely end up like Russia no doubt. The worst part is: I don't think they're as savvy militarily, so taking back Taiwan will definitely take several years at best.
I think they have a good head start to oppose American military interests in the region just by having developed domestic hypersonic missiles, but the other essential component is missiles defense which I’m not sure how advanced Chinas is. China has a lot to learn about modern war however so I’m sure they’re keeping a very close eye on Ukraine and applying it to their area.
Finally Russia and China actually voting against the US on something.
Nothing short of an outside military intervention is going to stop Netanyahu from invading Rafah.
Unfortunately, any overt moves would only bolster Netanyahu, especially among the religious extremists amongst Israelis and Americans.
Russia is in a good position to do something. They're already on most of the worlds shit list. Unfortunately, Israeli air defense is better than Ukraines.
You don't need military intervention to stop Israel, if the US stops funding them, the war stops that instant.
Which realistically won't happen anytime in the near future. This is just gonna continue until there's an intervention or Israel decides they've killed enough civilians.
I think naval warfare would be more effective than air. Destroy Isreal's supply chain.
Edit: shit, just remembered... Russia isn't known for their navy...
Russia navy ships do triple duty as submarines and artificial reefs as well.
Unfortunately, Israeli air defense is better than Ukraines.
lol is it? is it gonna stop a hypersonic
Does Russia not also benefit from the Gaza war existing and depleting the West's supply of artillery etc. that would otherwise be adding more craters to Belgorod?
Not to say they shouldn't intervene morally, but I would generally expect the Kremlin to pursue a far more self-interested geopolitical calculus.
For the TLDR crowd...
The text “determines the imperative for an immediate and sustained ceasefire,” stopping short of an explicit call for a halt to Israel’s six-month-long attack on besieged Gaza that has killed almost 32,000 Palestinians.
A ceasefire proposal that doesn't demand a ceasefire... just "determines the imperative" for a ceasefire.
Absent an explicit call for a ceasefire, the text presented by the U.S. mentioned allowing for the delivery of essential humanitarian assistance, “alleviate humanitarian suffering and towards that end unequivocally supports ongoing international diplomatic efforts to secure such a cease-fire in connection [emphasis added] with the release of all remaining hostages,” according to a draft circulated in the news media on Thursday.
No call to stop the Israeli occupation forces military onslaught against civilians. But a statement of, "We're cool sending band-aids and bottled water... Oh... and yeah... somebody totally should figure out the whole cease fire thing." Also... the statement only notes the Hamas held captives and not the Israeli held captives.
