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1 online resource (22 pages) : color maps, color photographs |
| Contents |
I. The limits of a top-down partnership II. Pushback by elites and publics. -- 1. Elites' concerns. -- 2. Public opinion. -- III. Frustrating imbalances. -- 1. Both China and Russia depend on imported technology. -- 2. Little positive energy from the energy partnership. -- 3. China has reduced already meager levels of investment in Russia's real economy. -- 4. Russian regions are exploited by both Beijing and Moscow. -- 5. Transport corridors: Russia belted on railroads. -- 6. Dumping the dollar: Russia pays, China gains. -- 7. Alternatives to SWIFT. -- IV. Conclusion: An axis of collusion-connivance |
| Summary |
The close relationship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping is driving what many Russian officials call a developing Sino-Russian alliance. Major achievements have resulted from what the two presidents can accomplish through a top-down approach. However, positive portrayals in official media and some cooperation in diplomatic and military realms have not been accompanied by economic and societal linkages that could produce "thick" connections. Differences over geostrategic, economic, and regional issues and in cultural values have caused some elites and social groups in both countries to express concerns about the growing costs of the partnership. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these problems, leading a growing number of Russian analysts to say that the Sino-Russian relationship has peaked |
| Notes |
"December 2021"--Page 3 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF cover page (Atlantic Council, viewed December 30, 2021) |
| Subject |
Diplomatic relations.
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| SUBJECT |
Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations -- China -- 21st century
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China -- Foreign relations -- Russia (Federation) -- 21st century
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China.
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Russia (Federation)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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