Russia has something to offer China: the main thing is to stop in time

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As long as the trade war between China and the United States remains undeclared, and the sanctions lists of both countries have hung in the air, China is looking for alternative markets for its products, and is also becoming closer to Russia. The other day, our country was immediately visited by two large officials of the Celestial Empire - the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Defense, who emphasized the importance of relations between Russia and China in political and military plans. But despite the obvious friendly attitude of the PRC, one should not indulge in illusions about a possible interaction.

Russia is unlikely to become a full-fledged alternative to the American market for Chinese products, at least based on the population, which is two and a half times more in the US than in the Russian Federation. In addition, China has little interest in acquiring products from our high-tech industry, except for those derivatives that the Chinese themselves have not yet produced. The key word is "bye", because China is known for its ability to intelligently copy other people's developments. In this situation, Chinese manufacturers are more likely to turn to EU countries, however, European markets are also unlikely to replace the United States. The reason for this is dissatisfaction with the balance of imports / exports in relations with China, which does not really like to bring products of other countries to its markets.



And yet Russia has something to offer the PRC. First of all, it is a transit country for Chinese goods and investments, which has considerable military strength and sovereignty. In addition, with all the advantages and technological achievements of the Middle Kingdom, part of technologiesavailable in Russia is still not available to them. Read more about this in SONAR2050.

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    1. +1
      April 10 2018 12: 10
      There is something to offer, but China, besides demagogy about strategic partnership with us, nothing is needed from us. We are just a bargaining chip for him in trading with a major strategic partner.
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        April 10 2018 15: 50
        Since when has politics become a cynical and pragmatic affair? That never happened, and then again.
    2. +1
      22 May 2018 23: 15
      The PRC is a cat in itself and is unlikely to be considered especially with the interests of Russia. But they will be forced to do it. In general, the Chinese themselves will never want to break off economic ties with the United States - their economy is very connected.