Peculiarities of Interregional Cooperation between Russia and China

The authors of the article consider current issues in Russian-Chinese relations, in the context of current global foreign policy changes. The partnership of these two powers occupies a central place in world politics and economics, significantly contributing to the formation of a multipolar world and leveling unipolar tendencies. The purpose of the study is to analyze the key areas of interaction between Russia and China, identify mechanisms of mutual benefit and strategic interests of the parties. Particular attention is paid to assessing the current challenges and prospects that countries face in a dynamically changing geopolitical environment, and ways are proposed to deepen and expand cooperation in the future, which helps to strengthen the positions of both states on the world stage. The article used materials on trade and economic relations between China and Russia, expert and analytical articles. Comparative and institutional methods were used in the analysis of Russian-Chinese cooperation. Among the indicated results of the study – today the main trends of interregional cooperation between the two countries are identified, namely, in the economy, trade, transport, energy and security. International unions and organizations play a major role in the emerging multipolar world. The two powers actively interact within the BRICS and SCO. This interaction creates opportunities for ensuring sustainable development and stability, which is key for both countries and the entire region as a whole. Relations are also developing in the humanitarian sphere: education, science, intercultural interaction. Recently, the importance of the Arctic region has become more important, where Russia and China have joint projects, such as Arctic LNG-2. In the future, it is possible to study Russian-Chinese partnership in the development of the Arctic.