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🚨 CHINESE MEDIA DISCUSS RUSSIA’S FAR EAST — OPENLY 🚨
One of China’s largest platforms, NetEase, published an article titled:
“If Russia collapses, 7 million square kilometers must not be lost.”
They’re referring to Russia’s Far East — and the language is strikingly strategic.
🔍 Key Points Highlighted:
▪️ The Far East is described as expendable for Russia, a “chicken rib”
▪️ For China, it’s labeled a “treasure”
▪️ Fewer than 50,000 Russian troops reportedly remain in the region
▪️ Russia’s GDP is compared unfavorably to a single Chinese province
▪️ Military force is ruled out — “too risky”
▪️ Preferred approach:
→ Economic influence
→ Loans & dependency
→ Support of pro-China local forces
→ A nominally independent, China-dependent state
🧠 Direct Quote:
> “Whose land is this? It’s just a name — the vital arteries are in our hands.”
⚠️ Contrast:
While official rhetoric speaks of deep friendship, some Chinese media are already discussing post-crisis territorial influence — calmly and methodically.
📌 Macro reminder:
Geopolitics rarely moves with tanks first — it moves with leverage, debt, and timing.
#Geopolitics #GeopoliticsNow #Russian #Macro #GlobalPower #WorldOrder
🚨 CHINESE MEDIA DISCUSS RUSSIA’S FAR EAST — OPENLY 🚨
One of China’s largest platforms, NetEase, published an article titled:
“If Russia collapses, 7 million square kilometers must not be lost.”
They’re referring to Russia’s Far East — and the language is strikingly strategic.
🔍 Key Points Highlighted:
▪️ The Far East is described as expendable for Russia, a “chicken rib”
▪️ For China, it’s labeled a “treasure”
▪️ Fewer than 50,000 Russian troops reportedly remain in the region
▪️ Russia’s GDP is compared unfavorably to a single Chinese province
▪️ Military force is ruled out — “too risky”
▪️ Preferred approach:
→ Economic influence
→ Loans & dependency
→ Support of pro-China local forces
→ A nominally independent, China-dependent state
🧠 Direct Quote:
> “Whose land is this? It’s just a name — the vital arteries are in our hands.”
⚠️ Contrast:
While official rhetoric speaks of deep friendship, some Chinese media are already discussing post-crisis territorial influence — calmly and methodically.
📌 Macro reminder:
Geopolitics rarely moves with tanks first — it moves with leverage, debt, and timing.
#Geopolitics #GeopoliticsNow #Russian #Macro #GlobalPower #WorldOrder