CNA Explains: The hidden meaning behind diplomatic jargon

China and Russia describe their relationship as a “no limits” partnership. Beijing officially calls it a “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era”. Meanwhile, the United States and China frame their rivalry as a “constructive relationship of strategic stability”. Diplomatic language can sound polished, ambiguous and deliberately vague – but every word is carefully chosen. So, what do these labels really mean, and what do they reveal about the state of global power? CNA’s Arnold Gay decodes the labels behind some of the world’s most important relationships. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia