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190121, Saint Petersburg,
Soyuza Pechatnikov str., 16
The Institute of Asian and African Studies was established in 2022 at HSE University-St Petersburg based on the Department of Asian and African Studies, the undergraduate and graduate programmes in the related field, as well as the Centre for Asian and African Studies. The Institute focuses on the development of professional education along with Asian and African studies as a field of scientific knowledge, aiming to preserve and enhance the achievements of the St Petersburg school of Oriental Studies.
Asian and African Studies
Cross-Cultural Studies of Asia and Africa in the Context of International Relations
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Students Attend Lecture on Russia–China Relations by Zhang Xin
The speaker emphasized that over the past thirty years the status of bilateral relations has steadily risen, a development regularly highlighted by both sides. Since the late 1990s, cooperation between Russia and China has been based on three key principles: non-confrontation, non-alignment against third countries, and the rejection of a formal alliance.
According to Zhang Xin, a new stage of deeper coordination began in 2012. This stage includes the joint development of international institutions such as the SCO and BRICS, initiatives aimed at de-dollarization and financial sovereignty, as well as efforts to coordinate strategies for the development of Eurasia.
Particular attention was given to the so-called “positive agenda” in Russia–China relations, which includes the joint production of ideas and the development of a broader civilizational dialogue. As the speaker noted, both countries emphasize their own civilizational identities, distinct from the Western European model.
Zhang Xin also discussed different interpretations of the high level of cooperation between Russia and China. Among the key factors, he highlighted the two countries’ shared positions on multipolarity, state sovereignty, and the role of the United Nations, as well as their economic complementarity, especially in the energy sector.
The lecture gave students a deeper understanding of current trends in Russia–China relations and the role of both countries in the changing international system. The meeting concluded with a productive discussion, during which students had the opportunity to exchange views with the expert on contemporary international politics and the future of Russia–China cooperation.