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China Gains Foothold in Kazakh Uranium Mining as Russia’s Rosatom Sells Stakes

Uranium One Group sold 49.99% of its shares in Kazakhstan to Astana Mining Company, whose parent company is China’s State Nuclear Uranium Resources Development...

Russia’s Medvedev in Beijing for Talks With Chinese Leaders

"The visit to China by Mr. Medvedev... is an important high-level exchange between China and Russia," China's foreign ministry spokeswoman said.

South Korea Scrambles Jets as Chinese, Russian Warplanes Approach

Five Chinese and six Russian military aircraft entered and exited the Korea Air Defense Identification Zone in the East Sea and South Sea, Seoul's Joint...

Shoigu Tells China’s Foreign Minister That U.S. ‘Containment’ Must Be Countered

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu is in Beijing this week for talks with Chinese officials and to attend an airshow.

Russia’s Shoigu To Visit China Next Week

The former defense minister will visit China for "consultations on strategic security issues" with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

China’s Xi Hails Russia Ties in ‘Chaotic’ World in Putin Talks

The Chinese leader met with President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan.

U.S. Sanctions Chinese Firms Producing Drones for Russia

The U.S. Treasury Department accused “China-based” experts of helping Russia to design and develop one of its long-range attack drones.

Moscow and Beijing Pledge to Strengthen Military Ties as Russian Defense Minister Visits China

Defense Minister Andrei Belousov was greeted by saluting Chinese servicemen and a military band playing the Russian national anthem.

Russia, China Hold Joint Navy Patrol in the Pacific

Russian and Chinese navy ships practiced anti-submarine tactics in the northeast of the Pacific Ocean.

Russia’s Central Bank Steps Up Yuan Sales Amid Deficit

The Russian domestic market reportedly saw a yuan liquidity shortage this summer as some large exporters turned to borrowing in CNY amid ruble interest...

China's Xi Tells Putin Ready to ‘Expand' Ties – State Media

"Political mutual trust between the two sides has continued to deepen, practical cooperation has achieved remarkable results," Xinhua quoted Xi as saying...

Russia Using Chinese Engines to Make Attack Drones – Reuters

The engines, produced by the Chinese firm Xiamen Limbach, are reportedly used to manufacture Garpiya-A1 drones in the republic of Udmurtia.

China's Xi to Attend BRICS Summit in Russia Next Month

The summit of emerging economies will be held from Oct. 22 to 24 in the Tatarstan capital of Kazan.

Russia, China Kick Off ‘Ocean 2024’ Joint Naval Exercises

More than 400 warships, submarines and support vessels are expected to be deployed in waters across the globe between Sept. 10 and Sept. 16.

China to Hold Military Drills With Russia This Month

Naval and air forces will participate in the "North-Joint 2024" exercises in the skies and around the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.

Russian-Chinese Coal Project Hits Financing Hurdle Due to Secondary Sanctions

“Our Chinese colleagues are concerned that the process isn’t so quick and easy,” the CEO of Russia's En+ said.

Russian Firms Bought Dutch Microchip-Making Machine Parts via China – Trouw

The imported parts, while made in the late 1990s and early 2000s, reportedly remain “very useful for chips in everyday devices and weapons.”

Putin Expects Xi Jinping at Upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan

Russia has increasingly turned to China for support, with the two countries boosting trade to record levels amid sanctions against Moscow.

Delays and Rising Costs Hamper Russia-China Trade in August – Reuters

Chinese state banks have reportedly halted transactions with Russian companies “en masse,” leaving payments worth billions of yuan in limbo.

India Overtakes China as Russia’s Top Oil Importer in July – Reuters

Russian crude exports to India last month reached a record 2.07 million barrels per day compared with 1.76 million to China.

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