China's rising global influence is straining its strategic partnership with Russia reports Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Decreasing dependence on Russian arms exports and a growing number of alternative energy suppliers mean that China has taken the upper hand in the relationship. The report China's Energy and Security Relations with Russia: Hopes, Frustrations and Uncertainties presents analysis and insights based on interviews with both Chinese and Russian experts on the mutual perceptions and development of the China–Russia relations.
