Abstract
Russia proclaims that its recent energy deals with China are win-win deals. But in fact, when looked at closely, they appear to be much more one-sided on behalf of China. They actually presage a new Asian economic order, beginning with the Russian Far East where China is the dominant power driving the agenda and establishing the order, In this context while Russia’s opening of Sakahlin-2 with Japan and the ROK is an impressive accomplishment that promises to be a truly win-win agreement; the deals with China possess much more economic and political significance for the two countries and Asia. Adapted from the source document.