Is the China-Russia friendship facade set to crumble?

A Donald Trump comeback in the U.S. would further fray Beijing-Moscow ties

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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping: Despite declaring a "no limits" partnership, Putin and Xi appear to share a mutual unhappiness. © Reuters

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- In their highly publicized meeting on Feb. 4, 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin orchestrated a display of unity and camaraderie, declaring that the friendship between the two countries has "no limits."

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