Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Global South strategic cooperation
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The partnership bw China & Saudi continues to grow. PowerChina got deal with Saudi Aramco for a Industrial support facilities in Riyadh. Seems like China is involved in ever more cases of Saudi infrastructure.
of course, the bigger deal is China and Saudi Arabia having joint naval exercise. This is the 2nd one between the 2 countries and will last 3 weeks. quite a long time.
this conflict i think will bring Muslim world and global south to China closer than ever. Especially after VDL embarrassed herself with carte blanche talk in Jerusalem. Which even got criticized by other EU politicians like Borrell.
China's statement here will win them a lot of friends. Let's see how this plays out
By the way, I'm not stating one way or the other what is right or good or anything like that. That's beyond what I care about these days. I'm only just looking from a high level what is in China's national interests and such. Since that is the purpose of this forum discussion
Again, China needs to me more proactive in offering weapons to MENA countries now that we are in a heightened security environment
on side note, China built rail in Nigeria begins operation
the other important thing is China's relationship with Russia. Probably the most consequential relationship China will have
This visa free travel + encouragement to do so is obviously good for the 2 countries.
Another important part is to get Russia aligned with China's IT infrastructure. That includes Huawei R&D in Russia + Russian firms using LoongSon chips
China's statement here will win them a lot of friends. Let's see how this plays out
By the way, I'm not stating one way or the other what is right or good or anything like that. That's beyond what I care about these days. I'm only just looking from a high level what is in China's national interests and such. Since that is the purpose of this forum discussion
Again, China needs to me more proactive in offering weapons to MENA countries now that we are in a heightened security environment
on side note, China built rail in Nigeria begins operation
the other important thing is China's relationship with Russia. Probably the most consequential relationship China will have
This visa free travel + encouragement to do so is obviously good for the 2 countries.
Another important part is to get Russia aligned with China's IT infrastructure. That includes Huawei R&D in Russia + Russian firms using LoongSon chips
Forgive me. I can't help myself. This deepening integration between China, MENA, Russia, and other Global South nations just makes me think of this.
Russia helping tie Vietnam closer to the Russia-China orbit.
At the same time, diversifying it's military exports away from India.
It is a good sign that this meeting was arranged at the BRI summit, highlights the summit as an international discussion forum.
Combined with Chinese investment in Indonesia:
Early signs it will be ASEAN focused summit. Smart for China to make their moves there and lock in investments with their SCS allies while the US is preoccupied with the middle east.
At the same time, diversifying it's military exports away from India.
It is a good sign that this meeting was arranged at the BRI summit, highlights the summit as an international discussion forum.
: Vietnam state media
Combined with Chinese investment in Indonesia:
Early signs it will be ASEAN focused summit. Smart for China to make their moves there and lock in investments with their SCS allies while the US is preoccupied with the middle east.
India Should Quit the BRICS
Sep 7, 2023 and
Following the BRICS’ recent announcement that it will add Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates, India faces a big strategic choice. Why should it belong to a China-centric club that will no longer share or serve its own interests?
Looks like there are Indians who advocate for leaving BRICS
I hope their voice wins out and Indian government acts on it.India Should Quit the BRICS
Sep 7, 2023 and
Following the BRICS’ recent announcement that it will add Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates, India faces a big strategic choice. Why should it belong to a China-centric club that will no longer share or serve its own interests?
Looks like there are Indians who advocate for leaving BRICS