China-Russia Relations and Asian Security

Author(s): Brian G. Carlson
Editor(s): Brian G. Carlson, Oliver Thränert
Series Editor(s): Andreas Wenger
Book Title: Strategic Trends 2022: Key Developments in Global Affairs
Series: Strategic Trends
Pages: 11-41
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2022
Publication Place: Zürich

China and Russia continued to draw closer together in the run-up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. If their partnership remains strong in the war’s aftermath, then the implications are likely to be far-reaching, including for Asian security. Competition between rival blocs could define the international system. US and allied concerns about a two-front war would continue to grow. In Asia, where China and Russia have expanded their bilateral defense cooperation, China might someday call on Russia for direct military support in an armed conflict.

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