Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-29 06:28Group 1 - The core issue revolves around Trump's attempts to disrupt China's energy business with Russia by offering incentives to Russia, including easing sanctions on the "Arctic LNG 2" project and encouraging Russia to procure U.S. equipment instead of collaborating with China [1][3] - The "Arctic LNG 2" project, with a total investment of $21 billion, is crucial for Russia's goal to increase its global LNG market share to 20% by 2030, and it has faced significant challenges due to U.S. sanctions [3] - China has stepped in to support the project by providing essential technology and equipment, demonstrating a strong collaborative relationship with Russia that is based on mutual respect and long-term strategic cooperation [3][5] Group 2 - Putin's silence regarding U.S. proposals indicates confidence in the stability of Sino-Russian cooperation, as he is aware of the unreliability of U.S. commitments and the potential for the U.S. to reimpose sanctions [5][6] - The energy cooperation between China and Russia has expanded beyond individual projects, with a 29.4% year-on-year increase in pipeline gas imports from Russia to China from January to May this year, indicating a deepening partnership [5][6] - The U.S. approach to cooperation is heavily influenced by geopolitical considerations, contrasting with China's non-political conditions for energy technology and equipment collaboration, making it unlikely for Russia to abandon its partnership with China [6][8]