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Articles with tag "China"
secondary sanctions
Bank of China Halts Payments With Sanctioned Russian Lenders – Kommersant
Industry insiders said the decision was made in order to avoid being hit by secondary sanctions from Washington.
unpromising prospects
As Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Stagnates, So Do Russia's Hopes for Pivoting Gas Exports Eastward
Are there any other options left for Gazprom to boost its foreign sales after its main export direction — to Europe — has nearly been severed?
5 Min read
‘significant development’
U.K. Says China Supplying Russia With ‘Lethal Aid’
British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said Beijing is sending or preparing to send combat equipment to Russia for use in Ukraine.
2 Min read
scrutinized trade
Despite Putin’s Boasts, U.S. Sanctions Threat Cuts Vital Chinese Exports to Russia
Under the threat of secondary sanctions, China's exports to Russia have fallen for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.
5 Min read
harbin visit
Putin Touts Economic Ties on Final Day of China Trip
At the opening ceremony of a China-Russia trade expo, Putin hailed his country's energy ties with Beijing and promised to "strengthen" them.
2 Min read
foreign visit
Putin, Xi Hail Ties as 'Stabilizing' Force in Chaotic World
This week's trip is Putin's first abroad since his March re-election and the second in just over six months to China.
3 Min read
press interview
Putin Hails China's 'Genuine Desire' to Help Resolve Ukraine War
Putin arrives in Beijing on Thursday, seeking to win greater support from China for his war in Ukraine and Russia's isolated economy.
2 Min read
'no limits' partnership
Putin to Visit China in First Foreign Trip Since Re-Election
The trip, which will see the Russian leader visit the cities of Beijing and Harbin, is Putin's second to China in just over six months.
1 Min read
from rod to scrap
China Disguising Imported Russian Copper as Scrap to Avoid Sanctions – Reuters
The shredded metal is harder to trace, making it easier to sell to Chinese manufacturers and keep doing business with buyers wary of Russia.
2 Min read
diplomatic talks
China, Russia Say To Strengthen Cooperation in Lavrov Visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China for a two-day official visit on Monday, as the two countries look to deepen diplomatic ties.
3 Min read
key partner
Top Russia Diplomat in China for Official Visit
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Lavrov would discuss "the Ukrainian crisis and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region" with his Chinese counterpart...
2 Min read
yuan denied
Kremlin Slams Western 'Pressure' on Chinese Banks Over Russian Payments
Some Chinese lenders have reportedly stopped accepting payments in Chinese yuan from Russian companies.
2 Min read
'regional maritime security'
China, Russia, Iran Holding Joint Naval Drills
The military activities are aimed at "jointly maintaining regional maritime security," China's defense ministry said.
1 Min read
phone call
Xi and Putin Reject U.S. 'Interference,' Hail Ties
The two leaders denounced the "U.S. policy of interfering in the internal affairs of other states" during an hour-long call on Thursday.
2 Min read
'logistics collapse'
Major Chinese Bank Halts All Settlements With Russia – Vedomosti
Chouzhou Commercial Bank became the main transaction channel for Russian importers after the invasion of Ukraine.
2 Min read
main ingredient
Chinese, Turkish Companies Supplying Russia With Key Gunpowder Component
An analysis of customs data by The Moscow Times' Russian service found that shipments of nitrocellulose have surged despite sanctions.
2 Min read
secondary sanctions
Chinese State Banks Step Up Compliance on Russian Clients – Bloomberg
At least two Chinese banks have recently launched reviews of their Russian business involved with cross-border deals, according to sources.
1 Min read
growing ties
Russia-China Trade Hits Record $240Bln in 2023
China’s General Administration of Customs Data said two-way trade with Russia in 2023 grew by 26.3% from the year earlier.
1 Min read
'mutual trust'
China's Xi Says Ties With Russia Grew Stronger in 2023
"The material and public opinion foundation of our relationship has become stronger," Xi Jinping said in his recap of the year to Putin.
1 Min read
long-term commitment
Putin Promised Xi That Russia Will Fight ‘5-Year War’ in Ukraine – Nikkei
The newspaper saw Putin’s words as an assurance that Moscow would emerge victorious and as a possible warning for Xi not to reverse his pro-Russia policy...
2 Min read
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