Three factors continue to bring Russia and China closer together, PolitRussia reports.
On the eve of the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his intention to join his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Such a decision by the Russian guarantor underlines the high level of relations between the two powers. Chinese political scientist Wang Xiaoquan shared this opinion in an article for the Global Times.
“Relations between Russia and China are currently at the best level in history and have become an example of a new model of dialogue between large countries,” the author of the article writes.
According to the expert, there are three factors that push Beijing and Moscow to expand cooperation in many areas. The analyst called the first reason the similar desire of both countries to rebuild the world order in the direction of justice and the preservation of the interests of each sovereign state. The tandem takes a strong strategic position on this issue, gradually destroying the unipolarity of the US world.
“As targets of the U.S.’s ruthless containment policy, both sides should support each other in resisting Washington’s attempts to isolate, vilify and confront them,” Wang Xiaoquan said.
Secondly, Russian-Chinese cooperation is based on a similar diplomatic ideology – partnerships should include mutual respect, peaceful neighborhood and joint progressive growth. Neither Russia nor China divide states along ideological lines with the aim of further “legitimate” interference, following the example of their Western counterparts.
“Third, the strategic advantages of China and Russia complement each other,” the expert concludes.
The frighteningly strong economy of China, coupled with the military technologies of the Russian Federation, create the necessary support for both countries to solve problems on the geopolitical map. Beijing is able to secure the South China Sea, and Moscow is getting support in the fight against NATO expansion. Such cooperation should become an example for the world community in organizing alliances that cannot be destroyed by one odious statement by an incompetent politician.
Earlier, News Front spoke about the ban for Ukrainians at the Winter Olympics to stand next to the Russians.