The Complex Dynamics of Global Powers: China, Russia, and the United States.

The power imbalance between Russia and China in their alliance, with China being the dominant partner, could lead to tensions and eventually end the partnership, according to an expert. China's economic support has been vital in keeping Russia afloat amid the fallout from the Ukraine war, but it has offered little in return. Despite tensions, the alliance will likely persist due to shared resentment of US influence. However, if Russia's imperial ambitions are thwarted and China's plans to become the world's pre-eminent power constrained, their differences could pull them apart.