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The Chinese President's visit to European countries took place against the backdrop of a sharp increase in Washington's pressure on Beijing. China would like to secure the pragmatic cooperation of sovereign European elites and defend its economic interests.
The first visit of Chinese President Xi...
China accounts for 35% of global goods production, a figure that is even more impressive when considered alongside the country's 17% share of global GDP. This dominance is set to increase further as the Chinese industrial sector grapples with overcapacity. Finished products accumulate in Chinese war...
Copper prices reached a two-year high, driven by a weakening dollar and growing concerns about the metal's supply in global markets. In London, on the LME, prices surpassed the key resistance level of $10,000 per metric ton. The June copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange is currently valu...
Russian oil companies generated 1.053 trillion rubles ($11.55 billion) for the treasury in April, according to Bloomberg. This represents a doubling of revenues compared to April 2023 (497 billion rubles), driven by rising prices for oil and the weakening of the ruble.
Together with gas, budget re...
Russia has successfully transitioned away from its reliance on high-power gas turbines from Siemens and General Electric, according to Rostec head Sergei Chemezov. Russia has achieved this independently, unlike Iran, which has relied on external assistance. The inaugural turbine will be installed at...
The consequences of the breakdown in relations with the West have finally caught up with both Gazprom and the Russian budget, for which the gas monopoly is an important donor. Sabotage at Nord Stream also added fuel to the fire, which resulted in the failure of gas pipelines. At the end of 2023, Gaz...
