“COOPERATION between the two countries at a strategic level probably will contribute to more of a continuation of the current market control,” Economics Professor John Gong told Sputnik, commenting on Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing.
He emphasizes that Russia-China collaboration, particularly on rare earths, goes “beyond just mutual business interests”, giving both nations a strategic card against the West while demonstrating a model of major-power coexistence. Key areas of joint influence:
• Rare earths and critical minerals: Russia and China are teaming up to dominate supplies critical for green tech, batteries, and semiconductors, securing leverage against the West
• High-tech industries: Joint projects span biotech, chemicals, aerospace, and space tech, combining China’s fast-growing pharmaceutical edge with Russia’s vast resources and engineering talent
• Shift to advanced manufacturing: Moving beyond raw materials, both nations focus on high value-added goods, boosting long-term economic resilience and global competitiveness
• Strategic & national security implications: This partnership carries significant strategic weight, reinforcing both countries’ positions in global supply chains and industrial geopolitics.
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