I for one, would welcome China getting a few Su-35S for “study”, and seeing the resulting J-11C 😀
However imo, there should be some strategic partnership between the two countries that clearly define their obligations in regards to latest technology transfers. In other words , if China wants just a few Su-35S (and say S-400 f.e.) so that they can study it and built it in a locally adapted version , there should be some restrictions, i.e. China should pay afterall some worthwile money to Russia , and shouldn’t export these indigenized items , or if it does , some money to go back to Russia in that case.
If things are done right by both sides, then Russia will benefit from a strong China, while China will benefit from cutting numerous technological corners on the path to complete self-reliance, while a strategical partnership, leaving behind whatever disputes they have (or some say they have), will benefit greatly both.
Alas the way things are going , it’s unlikley China will still need any outside technological help for it’s military beyond the next 10 years or so imo.
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