China’s Changing Relationship with Russia: From “Soviet Big Brother” to Accusations of Support

The tables have turned in the relationship between China and Russia, as China is now being accused of propping up Russia’s war machine. In a meeting expected to take place this month in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss their growing alliance.

In the early stages of China’s history as a communist state, the Soviet Union was seen as a big brother to China, providing weapons, funding, and political support. Now, it seems that China is the one supporting Russia, leading to a shift in power dynamics between the two countries.

Chinese nationalists are reveling in this new dynamic, with short videos circulating online featuring pretty young Russian women expressing their admiration for China and their desire to marry Chinese men. This trend plays into feelings of superiority among Chinese nationalists and continues a tradition of using foreigners to aggrandize China.

As the relationship between China and Russia continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this new power dynamic plays out on the global stage. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.