| ID | 076725 |
| Title Proper | China in the Russian mind today |
| Other Title Information | ambivalence and defeatism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shlapentokh, Vladimir |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article describes the ambivalence of Russian attitudes toward China at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Russians of all strata combine a willingness to see China as a friendly neighbour with a high level of fear of the giant that could swallow much of the country whole, especially the Asian part. The article pays special attention to the split in Russian views of China among elites. While some elites, who have strong anti-American attitudes, see China as a major ally against the United States, others call on the government to treat the United States as the single force that can help Russia protect the integrity of its territory against China, whose people still do not recognise the existing borders between the two countries. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 59, No.1; Jan 2007: p1-22 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 59, No.1; Jan 2007: p1-22 |
| Key Words | Asian Politics ; Russia ; China ; Border |