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An Arms Deal That Will Benefit Russia and China

Mar 27, 2013 | 10:30 GMT

Arms Deal Will Benefit Russia and China
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (R) and Chinese President Xi Jinping before a March 23 meeting in Moscow

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Summary

Despite Moscow's significant misgivings over potential intellectual property rights violations, its reported arms deal with China will significantly boost the Russian defense industry in the short term and accelerate Chinese weapons modernization by overcoming some key deficiencies.

Though Russia is concerned about possible long-term consequences, its weapons deal with China will offer short-term benefits....

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