Ongoing tensions between China and the US, along with the current geopolitical situation, may have contributed to the development of a closer relationship between China and Russia. However, cracks have started to appear in this partnership. The recent incident at the Russia-Kazakhstan border, in which five Chinese nationals were denied entry into Russia, has strained the relationship between the two countries. China publicly criticized Russia for their treatment of Chinese citizens in this incident. While China continues to attend meetings and engage with other countries, it has become clear that Russian views must also be considered. Despite these tensions, there is historical distrust between Russians and Chinese citizens, and tension is brewing among local residents of Russia’s Far East following the influx of Chinese migrants. These factors contribute to the complex dynamics of the Sino-Russian partnership.