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This development also highlights a broader pattern: as Russia’s military efforts focus on Europe, particularly its confrontation with NATO, it simultaneously bolsters China’s military modernization—arming Beijing with tools that could challenge American influence in Asia. The dual-front challenge strains U.S. military resources, complicates defense planning, and underscores the emerging reality of two authoritarian powers collaborating industrially and strategically to stretch U.S. global dominance.