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Can the US pry Russia away from China?

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U.S.-based FilterLabs analyzes public sentiment in regions where polling is problematic.

A recent assessment of popular attitudes expressed on Russian and Chinese social media networks found Sino-Russian relations are “full of underlying tensions, mistrust, and diverging interests” Experts say it will be very difficult for the West to pull Russia away from China .

Analysts say the key question is how Trump perceives China as a threat to the U.S. President's personal rapport with President Xi will be the decisive dynamic in setting — or resetting — the relationship over the next four years .

Ali Wyne , senior research and advocacy advisor on China at the International Crisis Group , describes Trump as an anomaly for policy.

“He doesn’t view President Xi in adversarial terms,” Wyne said.

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75

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76

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52

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formal

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English

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69

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short-lived

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