China does not want to become unfavored by this country so it will take precautionary measures to stay on this country s good side. The Russian president believes that the establishment of a strategic cooperation partnership between Russia and China will help create a multi-polar world. Russia does not support Taiwan independence in any form. The two countries totaled 125.76 million U.S. dollars in trade in 1999. China exported tea and light industry products while importing phosphate fertilizer.
Cultural relations are also advantageous to both countries.
China sends gymnastics and table tennis coaches to Tunisia, and Tunisia will send gymnasts and table tennis players to China to train. China has sent medical teams to Tunisia since 1973. The Ukraine supports the idea of one China where Taiwan remains a part of China. The Ukraine is set to receive a 50 million U.S. dollar loan from China. It wants the UK to recognize that it is a growing power and should be treated with the respect that is due such a nation.