1.   It seemed to grant Moscow a tacit veto over a region where it has exercised or sought hegemony for centuries.

2.   Where Khrushchev sought ideological hegemony, Russia now trolls for investment, business expertise and technology.

3.   Visiting Russian Defense Minister Igor Rodionov said Tuesday that both Russia and China are opposed to countries who seek hegemony, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

4.   President Jiang Zemin said Monday China wanted to build a long-term relationship with South Asian states and would never seek hegemony for itself.