"The Growing Russia-China Friendship: A Comprehensive Analysis of its Impact on Global Geopolitics and Economics"
I. Introduction: The historical context of Russia-China relations emphasizes their growing bilateral trade volume, which reached $110 billion in 2020, highlighting the significance of their relationship for the global economy. The two nations have a shared history of political cooperation and diplomatic ties dating back to the 1950s. Despite periods of tension and competition, recent years have witnessed a notable deepening of their strategic partnership across various domains, including economic, military, and diplomatic cooperation. II. Historical Perspective: During the Cold War, Sino-Soviet trade was virtually non-existent due to ideological and geopolitical differences between the two countries. However, since the normalization of relations in the 1990s, trade between Russia and China has grown significantly, reaching $107.06 billion in 2019. This signifies a notable shift towards greater economic cooperation and highlights the resilience of their relationship despite hist