The Red Line 120 - The Forced Friendship: Russia's Uneasy Alliance with China
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May 4, 2024 Discover the evolving China-Russia relationship amidst the Ukraine conflict, the complex alliance filled with historical disputes and suspicions, Russia's pivot to China for gas trade post-sanctions, the strategic evolution of their gas partnership, trade dynamics with China dominating industries, China's goals in Central Asia, and Russia's economic struggles and dependence on China.
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Khrushchev and Mao's Pool Meeting
- In 1958, Khrushchev and Mao met to discuss undermining the West.
- Mao humiliated Khrushchev by holding a meeting in a swimming pool, knowing Khrushchev couldn't swim.
Russia-China Relations: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
- The Russia-China relationship is best understood through actions, not labels.
- Russia's dependence on China, especially under Western sanctions, gives China leverage.
Shifting Arms Sales Dynamics
- In 2022, despite needing cash, Russia didn't see increased arms sales to China.
- China focused on selling its own equipment to countries struggling to get Russian arms.