Russia energy hegemony appears in many ways, for example the crisis of Ukraine natural gas not long ago. On 2006 January 1st, Russia ceased supplying natural gas to Ukraine, which caused disastrous results, for the supplying of central heating and hot water was cut off with it during the winter. Not only Ukraine, many European countries are dependent on Russia natural gas, and many economic and political factors complicated the situation. Many experts warned that European countries should pay more attention to the energy security. China is Russia’s nearest neighbors. They have 4300 kilometers common borders, and Russia energy is something that China is eager to purchase, for its development demanding it. In view of Russia energy hegemony will have a great impact on the security of China energy; China should take several active measures to mitigate the influence.
In my essay, I first introduce the rich recourses of Russia energy and the importance of energy in a country’s economy, military and national security. Then I analyze the endangered situation of energy security in China to show it is necessary for us to take actions to prevent the influence of Russia energy hegemony. And at last I make some suggestions, putting forward some measures.

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