A Strategic Partnership Under Strain: China Russia Ties in the Shadow of US China Talks As Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, the image of enduring friendship between two global powers is on full display.
However, beneath this carefully crafted facade lies a complex web of interests and dependencies that threaten to upend this partnership.
The China Russia relationship has been framed as an "ironclad" alliance, driven by shared opposition to US dominance and economic cooperation.