Russia and China: partners of choice or necessity?

Russia and China are often bracketed together as the West's most important adversaries. But the differences between them are significant. It would be an error for the West to pursue policies that force them together unnecessarily. The EU and US are more important economic partners for Russia and China than the latter are for each other. And China has been careful not to become dependent on Russia for energy to the same extent that Europe is.

ESO: Background Information: China and Russia: Gaming the West http://www.europeansources.info/record/china-and-russia-gaming-the-west/

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