Russia-China border town shows countries’ deepening ties

As the “no limits” partnership between Russia and China deepens, there’s no better example of the countries’ bond than along their 2,600-mile shared border. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer takes us there.

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[jackzhou]

China needs Russia's energy, and Russia needs China's civilian commodities. The trade between the two countries is just complementary. Congratulations to the increase in the trade volume between the two countries to help each other's economic growth.

[minshyu]

Russians are lucky to be next door to China compared to Mexico and the US

[sungs]

This is how ties should be, respect each other, prosper together 🤝

[RichardBrett]

Long live the peaceful and prosperous friendship between Russia 🇷🇺 and China 🇨🇳

[JeanGunnhildr]

I think Russian people are very honest. They seem tough but sincere and never act like US that say one thing and do another. Deal with them is easy only keep your words, do not lie and betray them... Beside, they also help China many things back than so no surprise that China think Russia are their friend.

[treasureisland]

Good for them! And neither of them has tent-cities full of homeless misfortunate people, no weekly mass shootings as well.

[draker]

Isnt that good that neighboring countries get along together as equal friends rather than some hostile hard border

[Toroleco]

that footage give me the impression they dont have much crackheads and crime tho :( wheres the freedom?

[jieliu]

They’re neighbors, what’s wrong to be friends?

[YutaBLv]

Incredible that NBC is allowed to stand and report news to Americans within those countries all while America is sanctioning them.

[gorganhorn]

It's very difficult for the western Europe, and US to understand, but the reality is Russia isn't the easternmost Western country, Russia is the Westernmost Asian country. The moment the West understands this fundamental fact, actions can be taken to solidify an appropriate security architecture that pays respect to the security interests of both sides to promote peaceful coexistence.

[miniharez]

well yeah, china cant go defaulting on their relationship with russia being so close. It’s like saying something mean to your neighbor and then you have to live next door to them for the rest of your life!

[markc]

Blessing from US that push the two giant neighbours closer than ever and take on US hegemony.

[markrinella]

I will give you credit for posting this report

[CHL]

0:30 dude, it is like pointing at Canada from Detroit

[qqqqqq-jdel]

Isn't there a place named El Paso???

[buzz]

I thinks its very cool. Me thinks that ALL NEIGHBORS should join in forces! I’m in cahoots and good standing with ALL me Condo neighbors. Why would it be a bad thing lol. Being neighborly is a very good thing!🇺🇸🍻✌🏻

[csh.c]

That is good that China and Russia are joining forces . Latest news include China are allowed to use Vadivostoc port. And there are talk of Chinese Navy ships stationing in the Russian port.

[harrysmith]

China’s advantage over US is its one party system. One party system is much efficient to develop a country.

Take life expectancy of both China and US as example. In 1950 China life expectancy is about 38 vs US 68. After 71 years, in 2021 China life expectancy is 78.2 vs US 76.1( latest figure by CDC, US life expectancy dropped by 3 in 2020-2021 period from 79.1 originally). China expectancy increase by 40 years while US increase by 8 years only. China life expectancy increase 5 time faster than US.

Also Look at health care by comparing MMA rate( maternal mortality rate): in 1950 China maternal mortality is 1500 women death per 100, 000 birth vs US 100 women death per 100, 000 births. In 2021, China MMA is 16.1 vs US 23.8 per 100, 000 (the lower the number, the better health care service level) .

Infant mortality rate: in 1950 China infant mortality is 195 death per 1000 birth vs US 26.8 death per 1000 births. In 2021, China infant mortality rate drop to 5 per 1000 vs US 5.4 per 1000 birth.

In fact among top 10 population countries, China’s life expectancy is longest 78.2 years old vs US 76.1 and India 70, Indonesia 71.7, Pakistan 67.3, Brazil 75.9, Nigeria 54.7, Bangladesh 72.6, Russia 73.1, Mexico 75.

And people in China retire at 55 years old on average to access pension. About 12 years earlier than US's 67 years requirement while some countries may not have pension at all. It means an American need work extra 40*52*12=25, 000 hrs in his life than an average person in China. It also means an American only has 9 years to enjoy retirement while an average person in China has 22 years to enjoy retirement.

Also it is not means or asset tested when access pension in China. It means you get your pension monthly even you stay overseas, are a multi-millionaire or have another job after retirement.

Singapore is another example of one party system. Its gdp is highest among Asia.

[yourallsinners]

Seems like Russia is the only european country that can get along with countries outside of europe.
The so called "united" states could learn from this, but they won't.