Why President Putin Paid a Short Visit to China

Enhancing ties with Beijing gives Russia some breathing room as the country is squeezed politically and economically because of its moves in Crimea and eastern Ukraine. Doubts about Russia’s ability to pay back debts and good faith in pursuing such cooperation aside, there are benefits for China, too, in balancing US global power and influence.

Zheng Yu, Professor, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/29kJ4mL