Vladimir Putin’s Visit to China: No High Expectations, Concrete Results

... statement made as a result of Putin’s visit sets down the intention of the two sides to pursue a completely new integration initiative – the Comprehensive Eurasian Partnership – which would, in addition to the EAEU and China, include ASEAN countries. The initiative is still sketchy, but if it gets off the ground, the consequences could be immense. The joint Russia–China statement on strengthening global strategic stability opens with a reference to the “dangerous trend” ...