Russia's Growing Reliance on China Raises Economic and Sovereignty Concerns
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China has growing economic and nationalist interests in Russia's Far East, raising sovereignty concerns for Russia.
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Chinese farmers are migrating to the region, outcompeting locals economically.
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Trade with China helps prop up Russia's economy amid sanctions, but increases reliance on the yuan.
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Using the yuan leaves Russia economically dependent on and vulnerable to China.
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Russia has few good alternatives for its financial reserves beyond the volatile yuan.