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The current severance of ties replaces the structural features between Moscow and Beijing.
It’s been a month since Russia closed its border with China and banned Chinese citizens from entering the country. Things are heating up as the Russian government discriminates against Chinese citizens, a stark contrast to the Putin-Xi bromance. Although Russia and China during their strategic partnership last year, Moscow has pursued the broader anti-coronavirus measures against Chinese citizens.
Are Russia and China separating tactics because of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus that first made the impression in Wuhan in December?Given the main goal of the Russian-Chinese partnership, the commitments reached between the two countries and the impact of the coronavirus on the Russian economy, it is not available.
First, the Russian-Chinese partnership is the result of their shared dissatisfaction with U. S. hegemony. Russia and China oppose U. S. -led liberal hegemony because it does not take their interests into account. Despite fierce opposition, the U. S. has expanded its influence in the garden of Russia and China, under the guise of promoting democracy and human rights issues.
For example, the eastward enlargement of NATO and the EU has triggered a belief in risk in Russia, leading to war in Georgia and the crisis in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Chinese government blames Washington for the Hong Kong protests and is deeply angry about the recurring arms deals with Taiwan. Russia and China have also opposed US-led military campaigns against Serbia, Iraq and Lithuania. Moscow and Beijing asserted that US unilateralism represents a significant risk to their sovereignty and interests.
Moscow and Beijing seek a more balanced external order, but they have a different vision of this global long-term. The Kremlin envisions a multipolar world similar to the 19th-century Concert of Europe, while Zhongnanhai plans to form a G-2 with the United States. But ultimately, the main goal of the Russian-Chinese partnership is to put an end to the unipolar world ruled by the United States.
With this strategic purpose in mind, Russia and China engage and minimize friction in their relations. Shortly after the Ukraine crisis, the two governments forced Gazprom and the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to sign a $400 billion, 30-year fuel deal. The deal had been under negotiation for about a decade due to value negotiations.
In addition, the Kremlin has spoken out in favor of aligning the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as significant progress is lacking. A hard-working department has developed in Central Asia, with Russia once again becoming the largest major security provider, while China leads regional economic integration.
Given the difference in economic size, a disparity of forces is developing between Russia and China. Russia would be the junior spouse in this marriage, however, Russian strategists downplay this fear by prioritizing the geopolitical scenario as a whole. Beijing, aware of the problem, guarantees that the two leaders will receive equivalent prestige at the Putin-Xi summits and emphasizes the close non-public ties that exist between the two leaders.
Amid the outbreak, both governments have followed a conciliatory tone in their responses to coronavirus-related controversies. Shocked by Russia’s access ban, China’s Foreign Ministry said, however, that the Russian measures were understandable and under pressure that Beijing appreciates Moscow’s opposition to the epidemic. Russian officials clarified that the access ban is a transitory measure and that Moscow will continue to grant business and transit visas to Chinese citizens. Regarding the mistreatment of Chinese citizens as part of Russia’s quarantine measures, the Chinese embassy dismissed the allegations as rumors. very different from China’s reactions to the United States and Japan.
The bilateral industry between Russia and China reached a record $110 billion last year. With China becoming Russia’s largest trading partner, border closures and access bans have undoubtedly damaged economic ties between the two countries. According to Russian customs, Russian exports to China decreased by 30% in the first month and part of 2020. The immediate economic consequences of Russia’s restrictive measures will be limited. However, China’s economic slowdown may lead to a decrease in demand for Russian fuel.
The ban on access to Russia for Chinese citizens has hit the tourism industry hard. According to the Association of Russian Tour Operators, the industry will lose 2. 8 billion rubles ($38 million) in two months and 30 billion rubles ($403 million) if the ban is lifted before this summer. Last year, Russia welcomed 1. 5 million Chinese tourists, a record among any country.
The coronavirus outbreak in China will derail Putin’s national project agenda. The six-year program amounts to $400 billion in investments to revive the Russian economy and legitimize the extension of Putin’s rule beyond 2024. The recent oil war has made Russia’s prospects for economic expansion even more confusing.
In the long term, Russia’s restrictive measures are transitory and will not affect the Russian-Chinese partnership as long as the United States remains its usual enemy. Given the negative effects of the coronavirus on the Russian economy, Moscow would arguably have more interaction in China’s Embrace to spice up its economic recovery. In the end, the Russian and Chinese propaganda machines will do their job and convince others to remain unwavering before their leaders. This time, they will practice realpolitik instead of sensationalist fraternity.
Ka-Ho Wong is a study assistant at the Education University of Hong Kong. He holds a master’s degree from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. His studies focus on Russian-Chinese and Asian Russian policy.
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It’s been a month since Russia closed its border with China and banned Chinese citizens from entering the country. Things are heating up as the Russian government discriminates against Chinese citizens, a stark contrast to the Putin-Xi bromance. Although Russia and China during their strategic partnership last year, Moscow has pursued the broader anti-coronavirus measures against Chinese citizens.
Are Russia and China separating tactics because of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus that first made the impression in Wuhan in December?Given the main goal of the Russian-Chinese partnership, the commitments reached between the two countries and the impact of the coronavirus on the Russian economy, it is not available.
First, the Russian-Chinese partnership is the result of their shared dissatisfaction with U. S. hegemony. Russia and China oppose U. S. -led liberal hegemony because it does not take their interests into account. Despite fierce opposition, the U. S. has expanded its influence in the garden of Russia and China, under the guise of promoting democracy and human rights issues.
For example, the eastward enlargement of NATO and the EU has triggered a belief in risk in Russia, leading to the war in Georgia and the crisis in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Chinese government blames Washington for the Hong Kong protests and is deeply angered by the recurring arms deals with Taiwan. Russia and China have also opposed U. S. -led military campaigns against Serbia, Iraq and Lithuania. Moscow and Beijing claimed that U. S. unilateralism poses a significant risk to their sovereignty and interests.
Moscow and Beijing seek a more balanced external order, but they have a different vision of this long-term global order. The Kremlin envisions a multipolar world similar to the 19th-century Concert of Europe, while Zhongnanhai plans to set up a G-2 with the United States. But ultimately, the number one goal of the Russian-Chinese partnership is to end the unipolar world dominated by the United States.
With this strategic purpose in mind, Russia and China engage and minimize friction in their relations. Shortly after the Ukraine crisis, the two governments forced Gazprom and the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to sign a $400 billion, 30-year fuel deal. The deal had been under negotiation for about a decade due to value negotiations.
In addition, the Kremlin has spoken out in favor of aligning the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as significant progress is lacking. A hard-working department has developed in Central Asia, with Russia once again becoming the largest major security provider, while China leads regional economic integration.
Given the difference in economic size, a disparity of forces is developing between Russia and China. Russia would be the youngest spouse in this marriage, however, Russian strategists downplay this fear by prioritizing the geopolitical scenario as a whole. Beijing, aware of the problem, guarantees that the two leaders will receive equivalent prestige at Putin-Xi summits and emphasizes the close non-public ties that exist between the two leaders.
Amid the outbreak, both governments have struck a conciliatory tone in their responses to coronavirus-related controversies. Shocked by Russia’s ban on access, China’s Foreign Ministry said, however, that the Russian measures were understandable and under pressure that Beijing appreciates Moscow’s opposition to the epidemic. Russian officials clarified that the access ban is a transitory measure and that Moscow will continue to grant business and transit visas to Chinese citizens. Regarding the mistreatment of Chinese citizens as part of Russia’s quarantine measures, the Chinese embassy dismissed the allegations as rumors. very different from China’s reactions to the United States and Japan.
The bilateral industry between Russia and China reached a record $110 billion last year. With China becoming Russia’s largest trading partner, border closures and access bans have undoubtedly damaged economic ties between the two countries. According to Russian customs, Russian exports to China decreased by 30% in the first month and part of 2020. The immediate economic consequences of Russia’s restrictive measures will be limited. However, China’s economic slowdown may lead to a decrease in demand for Russian fuel.
The ban on access to Russia for Chinese citizens has hit the tourism industry hard. According to the Association of Russian Tour Operators, the industry will lose 2. 8 billion rubles ($38 million) in two months and 30 billion rubles ($403 million) if the ban is lifted. It will be erected before this summer. Last year, Russia welcomed 1. 5 million Chinese tourists, a record among any country.
The coronavirus outbreak in China will derail Putin’s domestic project program. The six-year program amounts to $400 billion in investments to revive the Russian economy and legitimize the extension of Putin’s rule beyond 2024. The recent oil war has made Russia’s prospects for economic expansion even more confusing.
In the long term, Russia’s restrictive measures are transitory and will not affect the Russian-Chinese partnership as long as the United States remains its usual enemy. Given the negative effects of the coronavirus on the Russian economy, Moscow would arguably have more interaction in China’s Embrace to spice up its economic recovery. In the end, the Russian and Chinese propaganda machines will do their job and convince others to remain unwavering before their leaders. This time, they will do so by achieving realpolitik rather than sensationalist brotherhood.
Ka-Ho Wong is a study assistant at the Education University of Hong Kong. He holds a master’s degree from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. His studies focus on Russian-Chinese and Asian Russian policy.
It’s been a month since Russia closed its border with China and banned Chinese citizens from entering the country. Things are heating up as the Russian government discriminates against Chinese citizens, a stark contrast to the Putin-Xi bromance. Although Russia and China during their strategic partnership last year, Moscow has pursued the broader anti-coronavirus measures against Chinese citizens.
Are Russia and China separating tactics because of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus that first made the impression in Wuhan in December?Given the main goal of the Russian-Chinese partnership, the commitments reached between the two countries and the impact of the coronavirus on the Russian economy, it is not available.