Russia and China increase military ties

The Russian Federation And the People's republic of China are joining together and increasing their military ties. This comes directly from new Russian President Vladimir Putin. The idea of increasing military ties and influence with China comes after The United States has made a pledge to increase its naval presence in the Asian / Pacific waters. Vladimir Putin met with Chinese president Hu Jintao discussed joint naval operations that were held in the Yellow Sea. They were first time naval exercises of its kind between Russia and China, and is stated by both presidents will continue with more of the kind. Both Presidents feel as if the security in the region would be more secure with both countries operating in it.

"China views an increased US military presence in the Asia-Pacific as a challenge to its own sovereignty and an attempt by America to curtail the country’s rise.

"China is Russia's strategic partner. We enjoy mutually beneficial, mutually trusting, open cooperation in all fields,"said Putin."

 This is a significant issue because it is another big step in Russia and China becoming closer allies. Russia and China both rank behind America in strongest military in the the world. The significance of this is world power. China has as much influence on the United States as the United States does on itself. Now teaming up with a country with very rocky history with the U.S. - Russia, is not a very good thing for America. The United States looks to influence all sorts of countries with its power. Now having a larger and stronger group - Russia and China, alone in Asia to cause influence, it may slowly overtime shift the balance of power in the Eastern Hemispheres favor. Both Russia and China have big influences on the countries around them as geographically and population based they are big countries. There always has been and will be a full out war fear between America and Russia. Now throw china into the mix, and the fear that ultra nationalist ideas may prosper and cause problems for the U.S. influence in Asia. This bonding of military ties could really be nothing, but there is always chances it turns into something bigger, and it is something for all countries to keep an eye on. China and Russia feel as though their countries safety could be breached so they will do everything to keep themselves comfortable. More naval exercises are scheduled for later in the month through out the rest of the year.











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