China-Russia Statement: A Quest for Diversity

... inclusive, not exclusive, mechanisms regulating specific dimensions of global and regional economics and politics. This is why both China and Russia expressed their firm opposition to blocks and situational coalitions based on ideological principles and aimed ... ... opposition relates not only to such defense alliances like NATO or AUKUS, but also to more amorphous structures like Quad. Turning ideology into the main principle defining the emerging new world order would be a strategic mistake with long-term implications ...