Russian-Chinese relations since year 2022

Abstract

 Russian-Chinese relations are of great importance in international relations, and this importance arises in the context of changes and developments in the current international environment, and as two strategic partners with the ability and great potential to become influential in the international political system, as they have a strong and clear desire to participate more and more effectively in determining the structure on which the new international system will be based, that is, a multipolar world order, which is what both countries are striving for, the changes that support their success pose a threat to the Western Power, headed by the United States of America, a year later in 2022 Russia and China witnessed a significant rapprochement driven by common interests in the confrontation with the West, especially at the political level to emphasize opportunities for political cooperation and trade exchanges, especially in the fields of trade and investment, so china has become the largest importer of oil and natural gas, and despite supplying Russia with natural gas in the wake of Western sanctions, as well as cooperation in the development of infrastructure and renewable energy, it remains vulnerable to the challenges posed by strategic differences, conflicts of interests and US pressures, yet this cooperation and rapprochement at all levels show great flexibility in adapting to current international conditions.