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By Rhod Mackenzie

China aims to broaden its collaboration with Russia in the energy sector throughout all stages of production. According to Zhang Hanhui, the Chinese Ambassador to Russia, in an interview with RIA Novosti on Tuesday, December 19, China anticipates expanding cooperation along the e...

By Chris Devonshire-Ellis

The BRICS Ambassador at large, Anil Sooklal, has stated that a further 20 countries, in addition to the recently proposed six new members invited earlier this year, have applied to join the BRICS group. When discussing South Africa’s current Presidency of the BRICS, he st...

By Rhod Mackenzie

During a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Lan Foan, on Monday, the Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced that Russia is redirecting the majority of its exports from the EU to Asian countries.

This move is in response to Western sanctions, and Moscow is now focusing on...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Gazprom supplied nearly 19 billion cubic meters of gas to China via the Power of Siberia gas pipeline in the first 10 months of this year, which will exceed the planned annual amount of 22 billion cubic meters. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced this on Decem...

By Rhod Mackenzie

On Thursday, theUS Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the US-China economic and financial working groups will continue to hold regular meetings. Yellen also stated that she plans to visit China for the second time as Treasury Secretary.

During the US-China Business...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently visited Vietnam and met with the leaders of Hanoi's ruling Communist Party. Xi praised the strong ties between the two countries and pledged to strengthen them further. The visit resulted in the signing of several business agreements.

Alth...