November 6, 2007 By Robert Amsterdam

How Close Are China and Russia?

chinarussia.jpgEarlier tonight the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao concluded his official state visit to Russia, capping off a number of business deals, advances in trade talks, and various big promises over economic and energy integration. The most important agreement between Moscow and Beijing was for the construction of two nuclear reactors – continuing one of Russia’s strongest years in uranium diplomacy. There was notable enthusiasm among both parties to really let the world know just how they like each other – but how much of this was substance and how much was just for show?