Some Guy Wrote:Why do you assume the spheres would stay non-conflicting?Because China is actively developing economic relationships in Africa and Latin America. This says to me that China is seeking a maritime/trade version of great power expression, like Portugal, the Netherlands, Britain and the US. Russia has been and continues to act like a Dehio hegemonic power like Spain, France, and Germany, who sought more old-fashioned territorial empires. Russia is huge and can source most raw materials from within its own borders. Were the US removed from the scene, Russia could install friendly regimes in Europe and have privileged access to European markets. That’s probably all she would need or want.
China should have no concern over what happens in Europe if the global south (the future of humanity) is left open to them. It’s a win-win relationship, there simply is no basis for conflict. Unlike America, who has to worry about electoral politics, China and Russia are in a position to behave like rational actors. I am assuming they will.