In Cui"s view, the treaty"s far-reaching significance extends well beyond bilateral relations.

　　"The treaty has allowed China and Russia to break away from the age-old binary logic that confines major powers to either alliance or confrontation," said Cui, adding that by enshrining the core concept of "ever-lasting friendship" in legal text, the two countries have pioneered a new model of major-country relations that adheres to the principles of non-alignment, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party, free from ideological constraints.

　　Amid surging unilateralism and hegemonism across the globe, China-Russia relations stand as a distinctive model, offering a valuable reference for countries striving to break free from unipolar hegemony and pursue independent development, said the expert.