![]() Attempts to coordinate the countries’ regional economic integration projects have been unsuccessful. Central Asia is a potential arena for rivalry between Moscow and Beijing.This shift may affect the strategic balance in Taiwan, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea as the Chinese military gains access to advanced equipment. Russia’s military-industrial complex is opening up more to the Chinese market.Still, Moscow’s growing dependence on China and its tendency to see conflict through an anti-American lens is forcing it to support Beijing in some disputes it would prefer to avoid.Moscow prefers not to be dragged into growing U.S.-China rivalry or territorial disputes in the Asia-Pacific. Beijing does not want to confront the West over issues it sees as a low priority, such as Ukraine. Russia and China are not entering into an anti-Western alliance.Without viable alternatives, Moscow may be willing to accept the imbalance. The Russian-Chinese relationship is increasingly unequal, with Russia the needier partner.These projects could reduce Russia’s technological links with the West and increase its dependence on China. New deals in the railway and telecommunications sectors may set important precedents for bilateral relations. ![]() ![]()
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