Sino-Russian Relations 2009 to 2010

A Perspective from China

Author(s): Zhao Huasheng
Editor(s): Stephen Aris, Matthias Neumann, Robert Orttung, Jeronim Perovic, Heiko Pleines, Hans-Henning Schröder
Series: Russian Analytical Digest (RAD)
Issue: 73
Pages: 5-8
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich; Research Centre for East European Studies, University of Bremen; Institute of History, University of Basel
Publication Year: 2010

2009 was a significant year for Russia-Chinese relations. Six events and developments were particularly important: the 60th anniversary of Sino-Russian diplomatic relations, a greater range of economic cooperation, the sinking of the New Star Cargo ship, the closure of the Cherkizov market, the emergence of the G2 concept and the opening of the China-Central Asian gas pipeline. These events illustrate a normalization of Russian-Chinese relations with a growing readiness on both sides to criticize as well as praise one another without the concern of damaging the relationship, suggesting a maturing and potential widening of relations.

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