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Аннотация The article focuses at the analysis of the role, importance and future prospects of the SCO in Central Asian region in the context
of strategic cooperation between Russia and China. There are three views presented within regional academic discourse on Russian-
Chinese relations as “China-ally”, “China-enemy”, “China-partner-companion.” The first “China-ally” approach is based on a
shared vision of the US as an enemy that lays the foundation for future cooperation between Russia and China. The second “Chinaenemy”
approach assumes that China is alreasy causes a threat to Russia’s national interests. The third “China-partner-companion”
approach focuses on the need for Moscow to combine flexibility and agility in the relationships with Beijing to explore opportunities
to enhance Russia’s ability to cope with the Chinese challenge in the future, if any, will pose a threat. The article explores some
aspects of accelerated growth of the Chinese armed forces, migration issues and economic expansion of China and its implications
for cooperation between SCO member-states.