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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.

Russia-China Partnership ‘Yielding Results,’ Putin Says

Moscow and Beijing have boosted trade to record highs as Russia faces heavy economic sanctions from the West.

Russia-China Trade Rises by 1.6% So Far in 2024

Beijing has emerged as a major economic lifeline for Moscow since the West introduced sanctions over the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Novosibirsk Mayor Says China ‘Ready’ to Help Develop Public Transport Network

Representatives from the China Railway Tunnel Group met to discuss extending the city's metro line and the construction of a new highway.

Russia, China Conduct Strategic Bomber Patrol Near Alaska

American and Canadian fighter jets were dispatched to escort the four strategic bombers as they flew near U.S. territory.

Pentagon Says Russia Deepening Cooperation With China in Arctic

U.S. defense officials said that, besides military cooperation, China serves as a major funder of Russian energy exploration in the Arctic region.

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