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On Trump’s Heels, Putin Gets a Lavish Welcome in China but No Blockbuster Deals

Experts say the visit was a symbolic win for Putin, even as negotiations on energy infrastructure floundered.

Putin and Xi Sign ‘Multipolar World’ Declaration in Beijing

In a veiled swipe at the United States, Chinese Leader Xi Jinping warned of “unilateral and hegemonic countercurrents running rampant.”

Putin Arrives in Beijing With Entourage of Ministers and CEOs

The president intends to make a renewed push to convince Chinese leader Xi Jinping to finalize the stalled Power of Siberia 2 pipeline project.

Putin Expected to Visit China Next Week, Reports Say

The Kremlin confirmed that preparations are underway for Putin’s trip to China, telling reporters that a date would be announced “very, very soon.”...

Has the Iran War Sealed the Fate of Power of Siberia 2?

The pipeline remains stalled months after Gazprom signed a “legally binding” memorandum with China, even despite the global energy crisis.

China Now Supplies 90% of Russia’s Sanctioned Tech Imports – Bloomberg

Sources told Bloomberg that tougher EU sanctions had further restricted Russia’s remaining channels for acquiring Western technology directly.

FM Lavrov Pledges Energy Support to China After Meeting With Xi

Sergei Lavrov told the Chinese president that bilateral ties play a “stabilizing role in world affairs” amid global “chaos and turmoil.”

FM Lavrov Plans 2-Day China Visit This Week

Sergei Lavrov is expected to discuss the wars in Iran and Ukraine with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Chinese Workers Protest Unpaid Wages in Russia’s Far East

At least 200 employees of the Russian-Chinese contractor Petro-Hehua marched through the city of Komsomolsk-na-Amure on Sunday, demanding back payments...

China Signals Readiness to Extend Visa-Free Regime for Russians

Last year, Beijing lifted visa requirements for Russian citizens as part of a one-year trial program, allowing them to visit China for 30 days without...

China Reports Outbreak of Livestock Disease Near Russian Regions Hit by Mass Cattle Culling

The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in China comes amid growing concern about possible cross-border spread following months of mass cattle culls in...

Russia’s Oil Discounts to China Cost Billions Despite Price Surge, Study Finds

The total value of discounts granted to Chinese refineries reached $2.2 billion in 2025, analysts at the Gaidar Institute said.

Russia Faces Acute Yuan Shortage as Trade Lifeline Tightens

Overnight yuan borrowing rates on the Moscow Exchange surged to 44% on Thursday.

Chinese Entrepreneurs Launched 1 in 5 Online Companies in Russia in 2025

Of the 4,084 registered companies with a Chinese CEO or founder, 2,077 were in the e-commerce segment.

China Exporting Drones to Russia Via Thailand – Bloomberg

Russia imported $125 million worth of drones from Thailand in the first 11 months of 2025, some 88% of Thailand’s total drone exports.

Chinese Tourists Drown in Lake Baikal After Van Falls Through Ice

Rescue divers recovered seven bodies after a UAZ van carrying nine people, including a Russian driver and Chinese tourists, plunged into Baikal, the world’s...

Putin Touts Energy Ties With China After Trump Says India May Halt Russian Oil Imports

The talks came two days after Trump announced he would lower tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for New Delhi halting purchases of Russian oil.

Over 600 Chinese Car Dealerships Close in Russia in 2025

Chinese brands’ share of Russia’s dealership network declined to 64% from 67% after 643 showrooms selling Chinese vehicles closed.

As Visa-Free Chinese Tourism Begins, Russians Reluctantly Welcome the Influx

The return of tourists from China is being welcomed by Russia’s struggling tourism industry even as it revives familiar frictions with locals.

China Posts First Annual Decline in Trade With Russia Since 2020

The pullback in 2025 came amid falling demand for Chinese car imports in Russia and a drop in the value of Russian crude exports.

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