Chinese Migration and Trade Ties Increase China's Influence in Russian Far East

Chinese farmers are moving into the Russian Far East, posing an economic and territorial challenge to Russia. This region was once part of China's Qing dynasty.

China's broader territorial ambitions mirror Russia's claims over Ukraine. Economic influence gives China leverage.

Influx of Chinese agribusiness has mixed local economic impacts in Russia, benefiting some farmers but hurting others.

Despite Western sanctions over Ukraine, Russia relies heavily on trade with China, using the yuan for most transactions.

Russia's economic dependence on China reduces its sovereignty and leaves it vulnerable to pressure from Beijing.