Possible rephrased text: - Can China regain control over Russian territory, Molling?
In a significant development, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller has confirmed the agreement for the construction of the 'Power of Siberia 2' pipeline, a project that could generate urgently needed revenues for Russia and stabilize relations with China.
According to Russian reports, this prolonged discussion between Moscow and Beijing has come to fruition after years of talks. The planned gas pipeline is expected to span 2600 kilometers, delivering up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas from West Siberia to Northeast China annually. This volume is almost as much as Nordstream 1, a significant pipeline system connecting Russia and Germany.
However, it's important to note that there has been no official confirmation from the Chinese side regarding the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.
Christian Mölling, a senior advisor at the Brussels think tank 'European Policy Centre', expressed his views on this matter in the podcast 'The Situation - International', hosted by Miriam Hollstein. Mölling, a political scientist and former Senior Advisor at the European Policy Centre, believes it's likely that the leadership in Beijing is betting on a prolonged war in Ukraine. He finds it unlikely that China would use the new pipeline to enforce its territorial claims in Russia, given historical context. China had to cede several territories to Russia in the 19th century.
Mölling further suggests that for China, a Russian defeat in the Ukraine war would be the most threatening scenario. On the other hand, a Russian victory could potentially reduce Moscow's dependence on Beijing, given that Russia is currently significantly dependent on China for weapons production.
Conversely, Mölling also believes that this prolonged war in Ukraine could help China further expand its role in the global market. He suggests that a Russian victory in the Ukraine war could lead to increased instability in Europe, potentially opening up opportunities for China to strengthen its economic and political influence in the region.
In conclusion, the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could significantly impact the relationship between Russia and China, as well as the geopolitical landscape of Europe and the global market. As more details emerge, it will be interesting to see how this development unfolds.
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