Sino-Russian relations today are closer than ever before, in the face of increased US pressure on both countries, particularly to contain China. While the two powers have stopped short of a formal military alliance, their cooperation seems set to strengthen despite US efforts.

Moscow courts investment from China at forum as domestic economic growth lags

It is time to challenge long-held assumptions about the limited nature of Russia and China’s relationship. What we are witnessing is deepening and substantive cooperation, even if it lacks the hallmarks of a traditional treaty alliance.

The only result of American sanctions against China is to drive it closer towards Russia than ever.

In sanctioning a singular department of the Chinese military to place pressure on Russia, the U.S. has made a diplomatic error that threatens two of its critical bilateral relationships.

China and Russia are friends against the West.

Over the last few months, defense and security ties between China and Russia have gained new momentum. Commentators have argued that U.S. pressure on both countries is driving them together, to the possible detriment of American interests. Richard Weitz discusses the future of the Russia-China military partnership and trends to strengthen military collaboration within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Moves taken by the US oftentimes pushes the other two countries closer together.

Weakening relations between China and Russia limits their ability to check the US.

Weakening relations between China and Russia limits their ability to check the US.