Chinese-Russian cooperation and its future prospects

Abstract

characterized Chinese -Russian relations over the years have been by ambiguity and complexity. been characterized by ambiguity and complexity. Although they have always been classified within one pole, based on the common communist ideology in the period of the Soviet Union, in addition to the totalitarian system of government that is identical in many points, leading to geographical proximity and the global fear of the possibility of them forming a single pole that opposes the Western pole, Chinese-Russian relations have witnessed... A history of fluctuations between cooperation, competition, and even limited conflicts. However, given the overlapping of each other’s vital spheres, the two sides worked to ensure the security and stability of the areas of intersection, and to avoid the growth of hotbeds of ethnic or religious tension. From an economic standpoint, statistics indicate the existence of a significant economic and security cooperation relationship between the two parties. Sino-Russian cooperation relations are considered one of the most important relations at the level of the international system, due to the great importance that both countries occupy. They are both members of the International Nuclear Club and they are also among the five permanent members of the Security Council and have veto power, and they are the most capable of contesting the United States. At the top of the international system, even after a while, and each of them is unique with special features. China is the rising giant from East Asia that is moving strongly towards the top of the international system. It is a growing power politically, economically, and militarily, and its goal is renaissance, progress, and reaching a decent position on the international stage. As for Russia, it is the heir to the Soviet Union and has... The political, economic and military potential and capabilities are what qualifies it to be an effective and influential player in the international system.