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Articles with tag "China"

opinion Vita Spivak

How Sanctions Have Changed the Face of Chinese Companies in Russia

China's private consumer-oriented companies and regional producers with limited international exposure appear to be taking the lead in Russia.
'unprecedented relations'

China's Xi Offers Russia 'Firm Support' in 'Core Interests'

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's visit is the highest-level visit by a Russian official to China since the invasion of Ukraine.
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strategic partnership

Russian PM in China for Talks With Xi, Business Forum

The two countries are set to ink a series of trade deals during the Russian delegation's visit.
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'categorically disagree'

Kremlin Slams Macron Comments Over Russia's 'Subservience' to China

In an interview, Macron said that Russia, isolated by its offensive in Ukraine, had "entered a form of subservience with regards to China."
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opinion Aleksandr Smirnov

A Future Allied to China and India Is Wishful Thinking on the Kremlin's Part

Moscow’s current economic reliance on Asia is little more than a temporary solution to Western sanctions on Russia.
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'long and meaningful'

China's Xi Holds Call With Ukraine's Zelensky

The call is the first between the two leaders since the start of Russia's invasion.
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dependence risks

Sanctions-Hit Russia Wary of Over-Reliance on Chinese Tech – Bloomberg

Chips, network devices and electronics assessed to be areas of particular vulnerability to Chinese dependence.
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'new era'

China Minister Hails 'Strong' Russia Ties in Putin Meeting

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu on Sunday told Putin that Russia-China ties have "entered a new era."
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'complex situation'

Kremlin Sees No Prospect of Chinese Mediation on Ukraine

The comments came as French President Macron was in Beijing to try to dissuade China from supporting Moscow's campaign. 
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growth industry

In Photos: Russia's Pivot to Asia Spurs Boom in Mandarin Classes

The demand for Mandarin classes in Russia has surged as Moscow grows ever closer to Beijing.
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Pivot to Asia

Second Russian Pipeline Delay Sign That China Holds 'Upper Hand' — Analysts

Analysts say that China has emerged as a winner from the war in Ukraine as Russia desperately seeks to shift its gas exports from traditional markets in...
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axis angst

Poland Voices Concern About 'Dangerous' Russia-China Alliance

Poland's prime minister has branded the growing ties between China and Russia as "dangerous" after Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-day state...
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state visit

In Photos: Putin and Xi Shore Up Sino-Russian Alliance Despite Differing Agendas

Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first trip to Russia since 2019 this week in a state visit designed to project the ever-closer relationship between...
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News Analysis

As Xi Visits Putin, Allies Trumpet 'New Era' But Offer Little Substance

Xi’s reunion with Putin is unlikely to catalyze a major shift in bilateral cooperation — or in efforts to end the war in Ukraine, experts say.
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'great neighboring powers'

Xi Seeks Tighter Cooperation With Russia at Kremlin Talks

The summit between the Russian president and the Chinese leader comes as China seeks to portray itself as a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict.
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Pivot to Beijing

Russia Reports Record Gas Supplies to China via Siberian Pipeline

Russian energy giant Gazprom announced a record level of daily gas volume supplied to China through the Power of Siberia pipeline on Tuesday.
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dual-use loophole

China Shipped Assault Rifles, Body Armor, Drone Parts to Russia – Reports

China could be relying on dual-use items "to quietly increase its assistance to Moscow while avoiding reprisals ... in Washington and Europe."
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'no-limits' partnership

China's Xi to Visit Russia on March 20-22, Kremlin Says

Xi and Putin plan to discuss “deepening Russian-Chinese cooperation in the international arena” and sign “important” bilateral documents.
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'maritime security belt'

Russia, China, Iran Launch Naval Drills

These are at least the third Russian-Chinese-Iranian naval war games since 2019.
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Accelerated timetable

China’s Xi to Visit Russia ‘as Soon as Next Week’ – Reports

If confirmed, Xi's visit to Russia will come earlier than previously expected amid the pair's ongoing efforts to cement a “no-limits” partnership.
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