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How China and Russia have fought to stamp their authority over the years

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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping during their meeting in Moscow on July 4, 2017. [AFP]

The Russians and the Chinese are neighbours and struggled in the 20th Century to establish themselves as powers. Initially, China looked up to Russia as an ideological marvel and source of economic wealth.

In the 21st Century, however, China leads in wealth creation as world factory and market. It reportedly dominates the world in purchasing power parity, and supports Russia in times of geopolitical needs.

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