Russia, China, and the European Union

May 16, 2026, 12:48
ChinaInternational

Introduction

Russia and China are becoming close friends. At the same time, the European Union (EU) is using more trade rules to punish these countries.

Main Body

Russia and China help each other now. Russia sells a lot of oil and food to China. They also build a new sea path for ships. This helps them trade without help from Western countries. The EU is angry with Russia and Belarus. The EU stopped some companies from trading. These companies are in China and other countries. China is not happy about this. China is now punishing some companies in Europe. These companies sell weapons to Taiwan. Now, the problems in Ukraine and Taiwan are connected. This makes the world more dangerous.

Conclusion

The world is changing. Countries are now dividing into two different groups.

Learning

🌍 Action Words: Who does what?

In this text, we see how countries act. For a beginner, the best way to reach A2 is to understand Subject β†’ Action β†’ Object.

1. Simple Present (Current Facts)

  • Russia sells oil β†’\rightarrow (Country + Action + Thing)
  • China is not happy β†’\rightarrow (Country + State)
  • The world is changing β†’\rightarrow (Thing + Happening now)

πŸ› οΈ Helpful Word Pairs

Notice how these words work together to describe relationships:

  • Close friends (Very good relationship)
  • Trade rules (Laws about buying and selling)
  • Sea path (A road for ships)

πŸ’‘ The "Not" Pattern

To say something is not happening or not true, put not after the helping verb:

  • China is not happy.
  • Trade without help (This means 'no help').

Vocabulary Learning

trade (n.)
exchange of goods or services
Example:They use trade to buy and sell goods.
sell (v.)
offer something for purchase
Example:Russia sells oil to China.
help (v.)
assist or support
Example:They help each other with food.
build (v.)
construct or create
Example:They build a new sea path.
path (n.)
a way or route
Example:The sea path helps ships travel.
ships (n.)
large boats that travel on water
Example:Ships use the sea path to move goods.
angry (adj.)
feeling displeasure or upset
Example:The EU is angry with Russia.
stopped (v.)
ceased or halted
Example:The EU stopped some companies from trading.
companies (n.)
business organizations
Example:Companies sell weapons to Taiwan.
weapons (n.)
tools used for fighting
Example:Weapons can make a situation dangerous.
problems (n.)
difficulties or issues
Example:Problems in Ukraine are serious.
dangerous (adj.)
full of risk or harm
Example:The world is becoming more dangerous.
world (n.)
the planet Earth or all people
Example:The world is changing fast.
changing (adj.)
becoming different
Example:The world is changing because of new rules.
countries (n.)
nations or states
Example:Countries often divide into groups.