China and Russia share a common interest in countering Western dominance, particularly that of the United States and its allies. Supporting Russia in the best strategy to challenge the U.S.-led global order and to promote a multi-polar world where their influence is stronger.

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China and Russia's shared goal of opposing Western, especially U.S., dominance makes supporting Russia a key strategy for China.

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"They share the desire to curb the United States’ power and challenge its hegemony. Russia has used force, while China has worked to compete with the United States."

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China and Russia share a common interest in countering Western dominance.

Supporting Russia is seen as the best strategy for China to challenge the U.S.-led global order.

China aims to promote a multi-polar world where its influence, along with Russia's, is stronger.