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By Rhod Mackenzie

China's GDP grew by 5.3% in Q1 2024, exceeding market expectations. This strong start sets a solid foundation for the economy to achieve its pre-set goal of 5% growth for the year.

Chinese analysts have stated that China remains one of the fastest growing major economies in the...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in China for a three-day visit. However, upon his arrival, he was not greeted by an official representative of the Foreign Ministry or someone of equal rank, but rather by a third-rate official. This is a clear violation of diplomatic...

The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concluded her visit to China by issuing a warning: if you persist in doing business with Russia, we will create difficulties for Chinese banks. Beijing responded with restraint, but made it did make clear that they also have a response. Observers are confident...

Relations between Russia and India have experienced a renaissance in recent years. In 2023, India became one of our leading trading partners; in ten months we reached a trade turnover of $55 billion (in 2022 it was $35 billion for the whole year). This country has already overtaken China to become t...

Over the past 15 years, Russia has developed one of the world's most advanced pork industries, achieving self-sufficiency and becoming one of the top 5 global producers.
According to the source, Russia has created one of the most modern pork industries in the world, achieved self-sufficiency, enter...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The revitalized BRICS is strengthening its position on multiple fronts simultaneously. Russia intends to establish a shared grain exchange, which will enhance Moscow's significance as a primary supplier and bolster the food security of the interstate alliance. Furthermore, this w...