Russia-China partnership questioned as Moscow seeks gas market in Beijing
An opinion piece questions whether Russia and China can ever have a truly equal relationship, given that Russia relies on China for export revenues and critical imports. Russian strategic planners, aware that the Kremlin is unlikely to resume normal business with Europe, have identified China as the best alternative market for the country's gas exports.
Key facts
- Russia relies on China for export revenues and critical imports.
- Russian strategic planners sought alternative markets for gas exports after realizing the Kremlin would not resume business as usual with Europe.
- China was identified as the best option for Russian gas exports.
- The notion of equality in the Russia-China partnership is questionable due to the asymmetric dependence.
Entities
Institutions
- Kremlin
- South China Morning Post
Locations
- Russia
- China
- Europe