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By Rhod Mackenzie
What does Russia get in containers from China?
Cars and spare parts have emerged as the primary catalysts of the considerable surge in container imports from China this year, according to logistics market insiders interviewed by Kommersant. The volume of yhid method of transpor...
By Martin Lampter
The launch of the Belt and Road Initiative a decade ago marked another milestone in China's development journey. The question is: What is the Belt and Road Initiative's role in international relations, particularly China's relations with other countries and organizations now and...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In October 2023, Russia disappeared from the list of primary centres for yuan settlements via SWIFT. This development has significant ramifications as China is one of Russia's primary trading partners.
Notably, SWIFT is an international document management system employed by fi...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China is investigating the potential of granting unsecured short-term loans to eligible developers for the first time, according to reports in the Chinese media. This move is a part of the initiative to combat the severe crisis...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Pakistan plans to become a member of the BRICS in the near future. The group is gaining popularity among countries worldwide, but the inclusion of a major Islamic and nuclear power may not receive support from other members, particularly India. Can Russia resolve the conflicts b...
By Pepe Escobar
Once upon a time, by the Don river, in the southern steppes of what today is still known as “Ukraine”, the Great King of Persia, the mighty Darius, leading the most powerful army ever assembled on earth, received a puzzling message from a foe he was pursuing: the nomad ruler Idanth...
