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By Rhod Mackenzie

The outcome of the meeting between the US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit on October 15 was quite modest. This endorses analyst opinion that the nations are in deep political conflict and the past discussions were required to avoid further...

By Rhod Mackenzie

At a post-summit press conference between the United States and China, President Joe Biden reiterated his view that Xi Jinping is a dictator.

"Well, he is a dictator. He alone governs a communist country with a vastly different government to ours. Nevertheless, we have made pro...

By Rhod Mackenzie

For the past five months, Russian oil has been traded above the $60 price limit set by Western nations. This oil is transported by numerous parties including Greek shipping companies and tankers that have lacked Western registration and insurance. As a result, Russia's monthly in...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The current state of the liquefied gas (LNG) spot market is relatively placid compared to their usual seasonal conditions. Whilst the outdoors are still warm, the subterranean storage facilities throughout Europe and Asia are brimming with gas and poised for the imminent winter....

By Rhod Mackenzie
The export of goods from China to the United States fell by 16.4%, while imports fell by 6%. This data, is based on the results of first three quarters of 2023, were published by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. What is the explanation for t...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The Western media alleges that purchasing gas from the recently established Russian Arctic LNG-2 facility is too risky as it might attract American sanctions. The Financial Times examined the implications of the new American sanctions on Arctic LNG-2. Nonetheless, it is premature...