Russia-China bromance is going strong, but it's far from perfect
By Danil Bochkov This month, Russia and China commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, a cornerstone document which Russian President Vladimir Putin calls a "fundamental international legal act" that has guided bilateral relations through the years to an "unprecedented height". In the face of mounting pressure from the US-led democratic camp, both countries wish to exhibit their close-knit unity. Putin stressed in his June video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping that the treaty contains such key agreements as mutual support in uphol...