There are these maxims in English: "Bad money drives good money out" is one. Another is "Water seeks the lowest level." China is a more capable civilization than Russia. As an American, I think it is good that China and Russia agree more on things. Chinese-Russian geopolitical harmony is in keeping with the trial lawyer's maxim, "Never interrupt your opponent when he is making a fool of himself."
Image: The Russian and Chinese ambassadors to the United Nations congratulating each other on their joint veto of sanctions against Syria in February.
