source: Chinese military estimates of Russian national power by 2010 to 2020 place Russia as the second- or at least the third-ranking country in terms of overall military power. # A strong Chinese partnership with a recovering Russia is the preferred countermeasure.
target: Chinese military estimates of Russian national power by 2010 to 2020 place Russia as the second- or at least the third-ranking country in terms of overall military power. And since Russia is interested in the alliance. A strong Chinese partnership with a recovering Russia is the preferred countermeasure.