The Russia-Ukraine war will impact decision-making both in shorter and longer terms and will shape solutions to a wide range of energy, environmental, climate change, geopolitical, and economic issues.
The Russia-Ukraine war has brought new challenges to the global economy, climate responses, and energy security. Global geopolitical changes will exert far-reaching influence on international cooperation in such fields as trade, science and technology, finance, and climate action.
As a major developing country in a volatile world, China faces many challenges. China’s immediate priorities are to hold the line and make concentrated efforts to tame the pandemic, grow its economy, and improve people’s livelihoods—actions that will put China onto a trajectory toward a modern country.