Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu emphasized the importance of countering U.S. efforts to contain both Russia and China, during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday. Shoigu, a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that the strengthening of ties between Moscow and Beijing was a stabilizing force in global politics.
This comes as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has raised concerns of a trade war, threatening steep tariffs on China and other countries. Trump has also identified China as a major competitor and Russia as a significant national security threat.
Both Chinese President Xi Jinping and Putin have framed their partnership as part of a new era of cooperation between the two nations, positioning themselves as rivals to U.S. global influence. They argue that the post-Cold War era of U.S. dominance is coming to an end, highlighting the historical humiliations experienced by both Russia and China.
