The primary driver of Russia’s new Asia-Pacific strategy is its own desire for a balanced development, as the Russian government regards the Far East and Siberia as new areas for spurring economic growth. In order to carry out its strategy of cultivating the Far East and Siberia, Russia has paid great attention to its cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, hoping to receive financial, technological as well as labor force support. Moreover, there is little doubt that Russia’s increasing attention to Asia-Pacific is also related to the strengthening U.S. presence in this region. Unlike the U.S. shifting its military center of gravity to Asia-Pacific, Russia has proactively participated in multilateral institutions and improved bilateral relations with other Asia-Pacific countries to further its economic development. On the other hand, Russia is also taking advantage of its territorial disputes with Japan and the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula to enhance its military deployment in the Far East. Russia’s new Asia-Pacific strategy is conducive to strengthening and deepening its strategic cooperative relationship with China. The two countries’ standing in each other’s diplomatic portfolio has risen and their neighboring areas have witnessed enhanced economic cooperation. Despite some contradictions and competition, there are no fundamental differences of interest between Beijing and Moscow.