Why Putin Will Not Abandon Beijing for Washington: Trump's Setbacks in the Conflict with China.

The US-China Rivalry

According to TSN.ua: Donald Trump's confrontational approach toward China has significantly strained relations between the two powers. According to expert Piotr Kulpa, Trump has failed to win over Vladimir Putin to the US side, largely because over the past year, the US has lost the tariff and technology wars with Beijing. This assessment is reinforced by the ongoing shift of US manufacturing capacity to Asia, which is undermining America's economic self-sufficiency. This strategic competition is reshaping global supply chains and alliances.

Putin's Alignment with China

For his part, Putin finds in China a model of governance akin to North Korea's, providing him with further rationale for supporting Beijing. Kulpa argues that Putin has accepted his role as a 'Chinese pawn,' a sign of his deep strategic commitment to the partnership.

The expert also notes that 'the US is left with a financial system, but without products.' — Piotr Kulpa

This highlights the economic challenges facing the US compared to China. Furthermore, China's criticism of the US over the seizure of two oil tankers could further complicate bilateral relations.

Piotr Kulpa believes that if Europe wishes to avoid conflict, it should orient itself toward a world order shaped not by Trump, but by Beijing. Thus, current geopolitical trends suggest Putin is highly unlikely to shift his position in favor of the US and will continue backing China in this global standoff.

The situation between the US and China continues to intensify, with potential major consequences for global politics and the economy. Given the growing US economic reliance on Asia and the strengthening strategic alliance between Russia and China, the future moves of both nations could profoundly impact international stability.

Monitoring these developments is crucial, as these factors are likely to present new challenges for the United States and its allies in the years ahead.