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Embrace the Junior Partnership
The evolving relationship between Russia and China reveals an absence of resentment in Russia towards its perceived junior role in the relationship. Scholars and officials acknowledge that Russia accepts its economic subordination to China, viewing it as an opportunity for growth through investment and trade rather than a point of contention. The increasing integration of the Eurasian Economic Union into China's Belt and Road Initiative, framed as a partnership by Xi Jinping, further indicates a collaborative spirit. Additionally, the personal rapport between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin plays a crucial role in fostering this amicable dynamic.