Chinese experts say that Putin's idea of the Moscow-Beijing military alliance is "goodwill" but "far from being".

When asked about the possibility of forming a Russian-Chinese military alliance at the Valdai Discussion Club event on October 22, President Vladimir Putin said it was "quite possible" theoretically, though

Chinese experts were cautious about Putin's remarks, saying that the Russian President's mention of this was a sign of goodwill, but judging that the idea was very difficult to come true, even if

Putin's comments came the same day that Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, declaring that the Chinese military was determined to defeat the invaders and "ready to fight against anything.

Experts say the idea Putin raised is a sign of solidarity between the two countries in the midst of the race to the White House is taking place in the US.

"China and Russia are both targets of criticism in the US presidential election. Putin is trying to show how strong the relationship is between the two countries," said Li Lifan, from the Upper Institute of Social Sciences.

Li said showing solidarity between Russia and China to send a message related to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).

Russian and US officials said last week that the two sides were about to sign an extension agreement before the New START expires in February 2021.

Li Lifan said that the Russian-Chinese military alliance is very remote because this means that the two sides have an obligation to protect each other if attacked.

China remains a member of the Non-Aligned Movement, a group of 120 countries that are not allied with any major power bloc, said the expert.

The closer relationship and cooperation with Russia is intended to benefit China, especially on global governance issues, where the two countries have much in common, Li Lifan said.

The Russian and Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in July the two countries were working together "against misinformation" from "some countries".

However, some sources said that Russian officials and President Putin had doubts about China in meetings with US officials.

In his memoirs, former US national security adviser John Bolton said Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu once said the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty was no longer feasible due to China's technological capabilities.

China and the Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance in 1950. However, relations between the Soviet Union and China deteriorated a few years later and the two countries even stood on the brink of war.

Relations between Moscow and Beijing later improved and warmed more under President Putin and President Xi Jinping.

During the Enlightenment, an international relations expert at the People's University in Beijing, Putin's statement was likely to "capitalize on the discord between the US and China".

"Putin's statement is mainly a sign that Russia wants to become an important neutral party to force the US or China to make great concessions to them," Thoi said.

For its part, China has issued a cautious official response.