Russia-China relations: Objectives and interests

Russia and China share a discontent with the United States-dominated unipolar world want to establish multipolar international system. They are concerned about West’s attempt expand NATO eastward its security ring around China. has an identity crisis vis-à-vis West is sceptical partnership West. needs modernise defence forces meet of post-Soviet Russia, must lessen external threats. sees as crucial pillar post-Cold War Eurasian framework. Moscow believes that China’s interest in military cooperation will support growth stable bilateral relations. leaders worried Iran, Afghanistan, or Central Asian republics may try infiltrate western “Islamic” militancy. Russian diplomats maintain Russo-Chinese not targeted against any country.