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Featured September 9, 2026

The Second Russian-Chinese Forum In Khabarovsk: Results & Analysis

The second Russia-China Forum has just finished In Khabarovsk, a cross-border event that links the Russian Far East with China’s industrial Northeast. This has particular relevance for Russia’s Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk regions, and their connectivity with China’s Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning Provinces, as well as their additional neighbouring regions. We provide a detailed overview of the regional trade and investment, including the significant infrastructure developments taking place right along this border.

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Featured September 9, 2026

Russia–China Energy Cooperation: September 2026 Updates & Analysis

The 23rd Russia-China Energy Cooperation Committee Meeting and the 8th Russia-China Energy Business Forum have taken place this week, with confirmations of new energy corridors, progress on the Power of Baikal gas pipeline as well as discussions concerning finance. Russia’s exports of energy to China are up 20% this year, with all sectors showing increases. China could account for more than 60% of Russia’s total gas exports by 2030.

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September 9, 2026

China’s Tianjin Port Exploring More Russian Trade, 2026 Bilateral Connectivity Trends

China’s massive Tianjin Port – one of the world’s largest – has been in connectivity and trade discussions with three of Russia’s inland river ports – Novosibirsk, Omsk and Yakutia in efforts to improve Chinese trade with Siberia. Talks focused on Tianjin’s port capacity, import demand for agricultural products, chemicals, metals and fish, and the creation of new routes to increase bilateral cargo turnover.

September 8, 2026

The 2026 Eastern Economic Forum: Results, Signed Agreements & Analysis

The Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok has concluded with a huge US$79 billion worth of agreements signed. With significant delegations from China, India, South Korea, Japan, Mongolia and the ASEAN countries all involved, we deep dive what investments are being made and where, the status of the announced deals, and the overall impact this significant event will have on the Russian Far East’s integration into the rest of Asia – as well as the issues to overcome. This is essential reading for anyone involved in East Asian affairs.

September 7, 2026

Russia, North Korea Road Bridge Opens

Russia and North Korea have opened a new road bridge across the Tumen River that is capable of processing 300 vehicles and 2,300 cross-border travellers every day. It significantly improves bilateral trade connectivity.

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September 6, 2026

Russia’s Record 2026 Autumn Apple Harvest

Russia has achieved self-sufficiency in its apple production, as it has turned away from its previous European Union supply chains to wholly domestic reliance. Russia has achieved this by planting 113,700 hectares of apple orchards over the past five years. In contrast, the EU’s own apple crop has been diminishing due to climate change and its own agriculture policies.

September 6, 2026

Russian 2026 Agricultural Exports To China Up 40% In 7M

Russia’s agricultural exports to China are up 40% in 2026 to date, with 42% of the total from the Russian Far East. Primary growth sectors include fish, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, soybeans, crustaceans, peas, pork and pork products in what is an increasingly diversified export trade portfolio.

September 5, 2026

What Russia Gained From The 2026 SCO Summit: Results & Analysis

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation annual Heads of State summit has now ended, with a major emphasis on trade development. We provide a deep-dive analysis on the 29 agreements signed, including in the security, AI, energy, environment, trade, tourism, diplomatic relations and the SCO’s institutional development sectors. With the SCO possessing nearly a third of global GDP and 50% of the world’s population, this report will be of significant interest to anyone involved in Eurasian affairs.

September 4, 2026

Sberbank Launches Cross-Border Crypto Payments System

Russia’s Sberbank has launched an overseas crypto payment scheme for its corporate clients conducting international trade and investment. The Russian Central Bank authorised the method from September 1 with the mechanism likely to be a considerable game changer in global trade flows.

September 4, 2026

Russia’s FESCO Transport Sets Up Representative Office In Jakarta

Russia’s FESCO Transportation have opened a Representative Office in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital and its largest port. A Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement came into effect from December last year, with the immediate result being a 22% increase in bilateral trade volumes in 2026 year to date.

September 4, 2026

VTB Launches QR Code Payments System In Indonesia and The Philippines

Russia’s VTB bank has launched its QR code payment service to Indonesia and the Philippines. Both are increasingly popular with Russian tourists, with the system avoiding Western payment mechanisms with direct debit from Russian clients’ ruble bank accounts at the prevailing exchange rate from the relevant local store in rupiah or pesos. There is no commission on the transaction.