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Impact of the Ukraine war, 1 year on

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has led to tens of thousands of deaths on both sides and created Europe’s largest refugee wave since World War II. In this multimedia series marking the one-year anniversary of the conflict, we look at China’s response to what Russian President Vladimir Putin called a “special military operation” and its diplomatic, military, and economic impact.

Updated: 26 Feb, 2023
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What does the Russia-Ukraine war mean for China’s energy security?

The flow of Russian oil and gas to China has increased in the past year, but Beijing will be wary of overreliance on a single source as the global energy market becomes more politicised, analysts say.

17 Feb, 2023
China’s reliance on oil and gas imports – and heavy trade with Russia – leaves it exposed to an increasingly politicised global energy market. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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On the front lines of Ukraine war: tech and social media

Ukraine’s ability to hold off Russian forces with inexpensive tech tools appears to favour a similar strategy for Taiwan as it faces threats from the mainland.

18 Feb, 2023
Illustration: Henry Wong
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How sanction-wary China lost out on business a year into Russia-Ukraine war

A large business void in Russia, caused by Western brands shunning the country, makes the market as appealing as ever for Chinese sellers, but competition and hurdles still stand in the way.

20 Feb, 2023
The Russian market has become more appealing to Chinese sellers. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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China’s stance on Ukraine conflict is based on its own interests, analysts say

Despite increased Western distrust of China’s relationship with Russia as the Ukraine war drags on, analysts expect Beijing to maintain close ties with Moscow while seeking to balance relations with the West.

21 Feb, 2023
 Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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Taiwan is trying to boost its defences. It’s learning from Ukraine

A year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, observers say there are clear lessons for Taipei, including on military reform, asymmetric warfare, unity and morale.

23 Feb, 2023
Illustration: Brian Wang
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Why Russia’s war in Ukraine is forcing firms in Taiwan to ‘derisk’

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced multinationals to consider more closely their long-term position in Taiwan amid heightened tensions with mainland China.

24 Feb, 2023
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced multinationals to consider more closely their presence in Taiwan, experts say. Photo: AP
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Uncertainties and tensions roil China’s supply chains, but what can be done?

After a year of war in Ukraine, pandemic disruptions and technological-containment efforts by the West, many international firms are struggling to map out a future in which their China operations remain intact.

25 Feb, 2023
The pandemic and Ukraine war have exposed vulnerabilities of being too dependent on specific supply-chain locations. Illustration: Henry Wong
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How Ukraine war has turned Africa into a geopolitical battleground

As the Ukraine war enters its second year, tensions between China and Russia on the one side and the United States on the other have increased, with observers saying Africa has been turned into a geopolitical battleground.

26 Feb, 2023
 Illustration: Henry Wong