Russia Afraid Of China's Growth In Central Asia Despite Good Ties

The Sino-Russian strategic partnership has become more of a reality since Russia's breakup with the West over Ukraine. Russia and China share a desire to challenge the Western-dominated international order's principles.However, there is increasing concern within Russia over China's efforts to deepen its influence in Central Asia And Russia's loss of influence in Central Asia , also growing Chinese economic influence within Russia in the Arctic, and possible territorial disputes in Russia's Far East those are growing concerns for russia
Central Asia is the central region of Asia, stretching from the Caspian Sea in the west to the western Chinese border in the east. It is bordered by Russia on the north and Iran, Afghanistan, and China on the south. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan are the former Soviet republics that make up the region.
For a long time, China relied on Russian military presence in Central Asia and the SCO for hard power. China's growing security role in Tajikistan, as well as its willingness to act outside of the SCO, may raise uneasy questions for Russia. Many observers believe that these developments will irritate Moscow and signal China's growing political ambitions.
In the recent years , Central Asia is undergoing a significant power rebalancing, with Russia declining and China emerging as one of the region's most influential players Russia and China pursue different goals in the region
To consolidate its political power, Russia frequently pursues a collective policy through the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

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