Moscow needs powerful allies to help it configure sanctions workarounds, while Beijing, too, is on the lookout for allies to create a new order that challenges the US.
The latest meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin signifies the importance of their evolving relationship, especially in the face of US pressure and sanctions.
China is now Russia's number one trade partner, with bilateral trade reaching a record high of $240bn, highlighting the economic significance of their partnership.
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