When Belarus and Ukraine gained independence, China was eager to foster relations with both countries to help thwart Russian hegemony in Eurasia. Now, Belarus’s russocentric policies have dampened China’s interest in the republic, while Chinese interest in Ukraine has increased by USTINA MARKUS WHEN THE SOVIET UNION DISSOLVED, the People’s Republic of China quickly recognized […]

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