Russian-Chinese Relations: Temporary Companions or Anti-American Entente?
https://doi.org/10.26794/2226-7867-2019-9-6-116-124
Abstract
Today, China is perhaps one of the leading Russian partners in the international arena. However, there is still no general opinion in Russia about what kind of partner it is. Some call him a good friend, a pillar of Moscow, almost a Savior against the background of the Russian-Western conflict. Others position China as an aggressive predator interested in maximising Russia’s weakness, either for further plunder or further absorption — even territorial. Still, others urge not to rush from extreme to extreme. China is not Russia’s friend. Our interests are too different — not contradictory, but different. On the other hand, it is precise because of the absence of such contradictions that China is not an enemy. We have practically nothing to share — we do not threaten each other. So, China is more of an opportunity. Cooperation with Beijing (to which we are so pushed by Washington) will strengthen Russian foreign policy, balance its Western direction. However, all the positive aspects of such cooperation will be only manifested if Moscow does not forget its national interests. And, he would not sacrifice them for a ghostly friendship — or a ghostly conflict.
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About the Author
G. V. Mirzayan
Financial University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Gevorg V. Mirzayan — Candidate of Political Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Political Sciences
Moscow
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Mirzayan G.V. Russian-Chinese Relations: Temporary Companions or Anti-American Entente? Humanities and Social Sciences. Bulletin of the Financial University. 2019;9(6):116-124. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26794/2226-7867-2019-9-6-116-124
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