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North Korea

Russia-North Korea Bilateral Relations: September 2025 Update

Asia, China, Infrastructure, Investment, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been attending the celebrations for the end of World War II in Beijing and has had the opportunity to discuss bilateral relations with other attendees, including North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. This is what they had to say: Vladimir Putin: “Mr Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic […]

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RDIF

Russian Sovereign Wealth Fund To Partner With China’s Hainan & Sichuan To Support Russian Companies In China

China, Finance, Investment

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and the Hainan Free Trade Port Resort Software Community Group have agreed on a partnership to support Russian companies trying to enter the Chinese market and scale up their presence in the region, it was announced during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China. Hainan FTP RSC Group is a

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GGI

The Global Governance Initiative: A New Vision For The United Nations? – Text & Analysis

BRICS, China, Infrastructure, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

During the 2025 SCO Heads of State summit in Tianjin, the hosting Chinese President, Xi Jinping, introduced a concept called the “Global Governance Initiative” (GGI) which lays out a platform for the development of a ‘new world order’. Xi stated that “Global governance has reached a new crossroads. We must continue to take a clear

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Mongolia

Russia, Mongolia, China Trilateral Meetings Held In Beijing: Power of Siberia 2 Agreement Signed

China, Energy, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Infrastructure, Investment, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The seventh trilateral meeting between the Presidents of Russia, China and Mongolia has been taking place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. These included significant delegations from all sides, led by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. Mongolia lies directly between Russia and China and

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Putin Speech

Putin Speech At Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of State Summit: Content & Analysis

China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Energy, Finance, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has made a keynote speech to the Heads of State attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation annual summit in Tianjin, China. He discussed the ending of World War II in Asia, the roles and cooperation of the SCO, reform at the United Nations, the new SCO 2035 Strategy, Intra-SCO trade, financial

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SCO Flag

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: 2025 Demographics & Tianjin Summit Overview

Asia, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Middle East, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The annual Heads of State meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is set to take place in Tianjin, northern China from August 31 to September 1. It will be attended by more than 20 heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, in addition to the heads of 10 international organizations, such as the

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China LNG

Russia’s Exports Of LNG To China Up 28.3% In 8M 2025

BRICS, China, Energy, Exports, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Russia’s exports of natural gas to China rose by 28.3% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2025, according to Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller. Speaking at a meeting with the heads of subsidiary companies and organizations, Miller added that Gazprom continues to supply gas steadily and reliably to both domestic consumers and international partners. Russia

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Putin Xinhua

President Putin’s Interview With Xinhua: Full Contents & Analysis

BRICS, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Investment, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has given an interview to Xinhua, the Chinese state-owned media group, on the eve of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) annual heads of state meetings, which begin on Sunday (August 31). In the interview, Putin discusses his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the historic role of the USSR

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China

Russia and China Discuss Joint Aircraft Engine & Helicopter Manufacturing

China, Infrastructure, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Trade

Russian-Chinese cooperation in aircraft engine manufacturing was discussed during Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov’s visit to China this week, according to the Russian Trade Ministry. Alikhanov visited a Chinese aero-engine institute as well as technological development and innovation centers. First Deputy Russian Prime Minister Denis Manturov said over a year ago in Beijing

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China

Russia-China Bilateral Trade Growth “To Be More Restrained” As Rebalancing And Asian Priorities Impact Development

ASEAN, China, Investment, Russian Market, Trade

The growth of bilateral trade between Russia and China in the medium term may be more restrained than it has been in recent years, according to Anton Alikhanov, Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade. He was speaking at the Russian-Chinese business forum in Kazan and said that among the reasons for the slowdown in growth

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