The United States could improve or threaten China's energy security but China was uncertain of the U.S. goals. China and U.S were both potential foes and friends. In the interim, Russia's own ambivalent relationship together with the United States and its Western friends worsened. In this context, China and Russia grew nearer.
Bilateral ties in the energy sector quickly enhanced: Russian petroleum exports expanded, while disagreements on the terms of natural gas supplies were resolved. The scenario describes the effect of the interaction of great power politics, national political concerns, and economical variables on the efforts of the Chinese and Russian energy companies to expand business ties.
The Sino-Russian Rapprochement Energy Relations in a New Era Case Study Solution
PUBLICATION DATE: March 30, 2015 PRODUCT #: 715016-HCC-ENG
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