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In the 21st century, we are not only living in the age of digitalization, but also in the age of crucial energy supply. Due to the high standard of industrialization, Europe is particularly affected by this reality.

Although the sanctions against Russia have fundamentally failed,the EU continues t...

By Rhod Mackenzie

China is forecasting record high imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year. The largest energy company in the Middle Kingdom, PetroChina, believes that this year the record, which was set in 2021 and amounts to 78.8 million tons, will fall. In 2022, due to the conflict in...

By Rhod Mackenzie

During their visit on 16-17 May, the heads of Russia and China identified the tasks and plans for the further development of Chinese-Russian relations and cooperation. A large number of economic initiatives and plans were announced. As Vladimir Putin stated, Moscow and Beijing ar...

The Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, which is taking place onr 16-17 May, coincides with a period of growing bilateral relations between Russia and China. The most significant developments in bilateral relations are occurring at the regional level. It is also worth noting that many...

By Rhod Mackenzie

China is consistently pursuing a strategy of de-dollarisation and diversification of its foreign exchange reserves. Beijing, which was previously a significant holder of American debt, is now actively selling it and replacing American government bonds with gold.

For example, in...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The presidents of Russia and China have signalled their willingness to collaborate on a solution to the challenges posed by US sanctions on trade settlements. How can Moscow and Beijing remove the third party from trading with each other?
Following negotiations with Chinese Pres...