Russia and China: An old alliance now hinges on energy
The images of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin toasting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during his visit to China this week conjured up memories of the Sino-Soviet alliance during the early years of the Cold War. But despite the bonhomie and talk of common interests, the neighbors are now most aligned by the bottom line.
![Chinese President Hu Jintao said at a meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev Chinese President Hu Jintao said at a meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev](https://www.newtimes.co.rw/uploads/imported_images/files/main/articles/2009/10/18/14053-chunarussia.jpg)
Chinese President Hu Jintao said at a meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev