they want the association agreement right to order the book fall off from the norwegian defense research establishment many things. russia and china boosting cooperation in a bid to balance out the economic and political dominance of western countries prime minister vladimir putin is in beijing to solidify diplomatic ties and overcome trade hurdles. is following the landmark meeting for us. it's important to mention that this was prime minister putin first visit since announcing his candidacy in the upcoming presidential elections and some say it's a signal of change in focus for russia for many years the west censor stage in the country's political agenda china's growing economic progress has more in the east and many analysts say that the strategic partnership between the world's biggest and fastest growing economies could shift the balance of power in the world both nations have supported each other throughout the years on various issues related to the security and development and they also have a similar political views which was proven just recently when they both vetoed the european draft the un