China and Russia: Alliance or No Alliance?

Neither Beijing nor Moscow have the intention to form a military alliance, which would conflict with a key component of the concept of “a harmonious world” central to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. China and Russia face different circumstances, and choosing a strategic partnership of coordination instead of alliance leaves necessary room for both to deal with their individual national interests.

Zheng Yu, Professor, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/2aA79pI