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By Rhod Mackenzie

Assessments of the current relationship status between Russia and Kazakhstan vary widely, ranging from constructive restraint to irritation with each other's actions. President Putin's official visit to Astana on November 9th did not provide the answers to the numerous issues on...

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 Rhod Mackenzie

Huawei Technologies Co. has caused concern among Western, particularly American and Japanese, policymakers. Its latest $900 smartphone demonstrates China's rapid progress in microelectronics and chip production, bringing it closer to the level of the United States. The powerful 7...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The trade volume between Russia and China is increasing and likely to hit £300 billion by the end of the current decade, according to Andrey Belousov, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister.

Speaking at a conference of the Russia-China intergovernmental commission in Beijing this...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Pakistan may join the BRICS economic alliance in the upcoming year, as affirmed by the newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, in an interview with TASS news agency on Wednesday.

He revealed that the country has already submitted its application for member...

By Rhod Mackenzie

China and the EU, alongside significant European powers including France, are set to enhance communication and cooperation. Analysts suggest that the recent San Francisco summit has partially alleviated China-US tensions, subsequently promoting a more practical approach for Europ...