The Evolution of Sino-Russian Relations as Seen from Moscow: The Limits of Strategic Rapprochement
Journal: China Perspectives
Year: 2018

In the past few years, there has been a significant economic and political rapprochement between China and Russia, marked by the announcement of numerous trade agreements and investments in transport infrastructure and the exploitation of Russian natural resources. This cooperation seems to have intensified since the 2014 Ukrainian crisis. Some European and American media see it as a sign that China and Russia are developing a form of strategic alliance that could harm Western interests. This ar