An apparent friendship between the two leaders Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping seemed evidence of a new Sino-Russian axis. But things aren’t quite that simple. Picture: Sputnik/AFP via Getty
The Amur river in China tracks the long and winding north-eastern border with Russia. Near the river in the district of Aihui, a remote museum tells the whispered history of Russia’s “imperialism” and the “stolen” territories of China. The subject matter of the museum is considered so sensitive that no Russians are allowed in.Subscribe from just €1 for the first month!