Energy deals in South China Sea are off limits if Russia wants strong China ties

Russia and China have drawn close in recent years, striking agreement on almost all key issues of global concern: be it global governance, climate change, the world economy, or politics and geostrategic intricacies. Some experts have even called their relationship a quasi-alliance, especially in light of Russia’s assistance in helping China establish an early-warning anti-missile system. But this “strategic partnership” does not come without bumps in the road. Relations have so far survived…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3099105/energy-deals-south-china-sea-are-limits-if-russia-wants-strong