Russia and China: strategic convergence in the shadow of sanctions Aleksander Olech 21.09.2025 10:03 DrukujPDFWładimir Putin i Xî JinpingPhoto. China’s decision to consider opening its domestic capital market to Russian energy companies such as Rosatom marks a symbolic breakthrough. Since 2022, Beijing has been cautious, carefully weighing the threat of secondary sanctions. Today, however, it signals readiness to accept the political risk in order to secure strategic gains. This is not a tactical choice but a strategic decision to strengthen energy interdependence with Russia.