China and Russia agreed to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era as year 2024 marks the 75th Anniversary of China-Russia Diplomatic Relations.
China-Russia Relationship
- Political: Signed a “no-limits” strategic partnership before Russia-Ukraine war.
- Strategic: China is top supplier of dual-use items (both civilian and military applications) to Russia.
- Economic: China became Russia’s biggest trading partner (bilateral trade exceeded $240 billion in 2023).
Factors uniting China and Russia:
Similar perceptions of US hegemony, common fear of NATO expansion, alternative approaches to exercising international influence and jointly managing shared interests.
Implications of China-Russia Relationship on India
- Security concerns: Much of Indian defence supplies come from Russia, and concerns related to timely supplies arise during India’s confrontations with China.
- Diminished support: Russia's dependence on China reduces the likelihood of it pressuring China in border confrontations with India.
- India’s Neighbourhood: Alteration to regional power dynamics, potentially limiting India's influence in the region.
- Recalibrating Strategic Priorities: China-Russia alliance is directed against the USA and West and impinges on India’s geopolitical trajectory in Indo-Pacific and Eurasia.
Global Implications of China-Russia Relationship
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