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Why Beijing and Moscow Are Closer Than Ever: A Bond Forged in History and Strengthened by the Times


Why Beijing and Moscow Are Closer Than Ever: A Bond Forged in History and Strengthened by the Times: On May 9, 2025, Red Square came alive with the thunder of boots and the roar of engines as Russia marked the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. It wasn’t just a show of military might—it was a deep and deliberate message. Among the 27 foreign leaders in attendance stood China’s President Xi Jinping, shoulder to shoulder with President Vladimir Putin. That image said more than a thousand diplomatic cables ever could: China and Russia are standing together, now more than ever. But what’s driving this increasingly tight bond between two of the world’s most powerful nations? It’s not just today’s geopolitics—though that’s certainly part of it. It’s something deeper, rooted in shared history, mutual respect, and a common vision for a more balanced global order.

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