China-Russia Alliance: Relations Stronger Than Ever, President Putin Says Ahead Of His China Visit -- IBTimes
Relations between China and Russia are stronger than ever, Russian President Vladimir Putin said ahead of his visit to Shanghai, which begins Tuesday.
Slapped with sanctions from Western countries on Russian companies and individuals because of its aggressive actions in Ukraine since December, Russia has rushed to bolster ties with its neighbor to the south. On Monday, one day before his trip, Putin said in an interview with the Chinese media that Russia sees relations with China as a priority and their ties now are the best ever, according to the South China Morning Post.
Negotiations for a natural gas pipeline from Russia to China that could eventually send 61 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China per year are expected to be concluded during Putin’s trip, whereas Russia currently sends the bulk of its gas to Europe, an export link now in danger of being shut off amid the crisis in Ukraine.
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My Comment: This relationship is now more stronger than ever because their economic needs and priorities are in sync .... Russia has energy to sell .... China is looking for sources of energy.
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