Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Thursday (May 16) for talks with his “dear friend” Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Moscow seeks to deepen ties with its most powerful ally. But the SinoRussian partnership is not one that is among equals, and Beijing has the upper hand. International relations Professor Aurel Braun from the University of Toronto’s Department of Political Science explains why on CNA’s Asia First. Read more: https://cna.asia/3ypIYFx'>https://cna.asia/3ypIYFx

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