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Podcast: In Focus by The Hindu
Episode: What does the Russia-China strategic convergence mean for India?
Description: Chinese President Xi Jinping last week hosted a reception for Vladimir Putin at the historic Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two-day summit was marked by a lengthy joint statement that, among other things, said that China and Russia will promote âan equal and orderly multipolar worldâ. The statement also outlined a vision of a new world order with âno neo-colonialism and hegemonismâ of any kind.The two countries took aim at the US, criticising unilateral sanctions and what they termed âlong-arm jurisdictionâ without basis in international law or UN Security Council authorisation. The statement also highlig...