Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto

In early February, China and Russia issued a joint declaration that solidified their bilateral relationship, outlining their intention to advance “unprecedented” economic and security cooperation. The statement, which ran more than 5000 words in length, declared that there were “no limits” to the China-Russian relationship and signaled that China is willing to stand together with Russia against the West. Weeks later, Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Was China aware of Putin’s intentions? Will China continue to stand with Russia? Has the world’s unified response to Russia’s attack changed China’s calculus? What does this China-Russia alliance mean for the liberal international order?

Join us on Friday, March 18 at 10:00am ET as celebrated broadcaster Peter Mansbridge is joined by by the 26th Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, a leading China expert who currently serves as the President of the Asia Society.