We had the same (intense) debate some pages back. Overall, Russia has to to use military means because its influence is waning. And the reason why, is that its economy is stagnating.Yes, I agree and I support Russia in this too, and the Russophiles weird the shxt out of me too. Somehow, the concept of nation-state and sovereign integrity doesn't matter if Russia does it because "US BAD" and Ukraine is a 'US-coup puppet'. Quite frankly, that level of double-standard is what I expect from US and her allies, not from China. We can support Russia against NATO expansionism on peaceful terms without condoning Russian imperialism against Ukraine. Otherwise, diplomacy is nothing more than "Might makes Right" going back to 19th century-style spheres of influence and how badly was China screwed in that era? (e.g., Century of Humiliation) Also, Russia wants to keep Ukraine it's orbit/influence, it needs more than just a 'large stick', it needs 'carrots' too.
ChuZhou HKC Optoelectronics Technology, which sources about 40 per cent of glass substrates from a US supplier, is among the three top Chinese LCD panel producers challenging the dominant position of South Korean competitors.
Deport the managing director on a one way ticket to USA and ban him from returningAll companies who say they are shocked and surprised from these new sanctions by the US deserve to get bankrupted for their stupidity
Why don't they make the glass substrate themselves?All companies who say they are shocked and surprised from these new sanctions by the US deserve to get bankrupted for their stupidity
Far too many idiots have management positions in these hi-tech companies.Deport the managing director on a one way ticket to USA and ban him from returning
Let's not pollute Russia or China.Far too many idiots have management positions in these hi-tech companies.
We should Gulag them for 1-2 years in order to correct their wrong beliefs. Send them to Uncle Putin in Siberia to rough them up
Is there statistical evidence of common people choosing one over the other? Russia does not have shortage of attracting the best. but definition of best different.Nobody is going to choose Russia over the EU. EU is far more attractive to the common people.