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• September 10, 2025

  Putin's Pipe Dream? Why China And Russia Are Still Unlikely To Build The Power of Siberia-2

  Russia’s Gazprom made headlines in Beijing last week as it announced progress on the ambitious gas pipeline. But analysts who spoke to RFE/RL say that the megaproject is still a long way off from ever getting built.

• September 03, 2025

  Xi, Putin, And Kim Give Show Of Unity At China's Military Parade

  China showcased its expanding military prowess and strategic alliances during a grand parade in Beijing, marking 80 years since the end of World War II.

• September 02, 2025

  China, Russia Sign Deal To Build New Siberian Gas Pipeline But Pricing Details Unclear

  China and Russia have signed a memorandum to advance the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline, but key commercial details, including pricing and construction responsibilities, remain unresolved.

• September 02, 2025

  How Xi, With Putin's Help, Could Use A Massive Military Parade To Rewrite World War II

  The giant parade involving tens of thousands of troops isn’t only about showcasing military hardware and China’s diplomatic clout, it’s part of an underlying Chinese goal to amplify its role in World War II and recast itself as the guardian of the post-war international order.

• September 01, 2025

  Putin Blames West For Ukraine War As Xi Touts Diplomatic Clout At SCO Summit

  Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his invasion of Ukraine as Chinese leader Xi Jinping showcased his rising diplomatic clout by hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

• August 31, 2025

  Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Grid As Allies Of Slain Politician Parubiy Blame Moscow

  Russia kept up its relentless air attacks on Ukraine, hitting energy facilities in at least two regions and targeting several other locations across the country amid uncertainty over the prospects for peace efforts following summits in the United States in recent weeks.

• August 31, 2025

  Putin In China And Four Other Things To Watch At This Year's SCO Summit

  China's Xi Jinping will welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin and other SCO leaders for a two-day summit as China looks to deepen its influence across Eurasia.  

• August 20, 2025

  China Dangles Belt And Road Investment To Mend Taliban-Pakistan Ties

  Amid a major diplomatic push by China across South Asia, Beijing is looking to strengthen ties between the two neighbors at an August 20 trilateral meeting in Kabul where it will discuss integrating Afghanistan into the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

• August 13, 2025

  Why Xi Is Closely Watching The Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska

  As the US and Russian presidents prepare to meet for a summit about the Ukraine war, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is readying for his own possible meeting with Trump and looking for what precedents could be set in Alaska.

• August 13, 2025

  Leaked Files Reveal Serbia's Secret Expansion Of Chinese-Made Surveillance

  The Serbian government is facing renewed scrutiny after RFE/RL reviewed documents revealing a significant expansion of its controversial surveillance program in collaboration with Chinese tech giant Huawei despite public protests and legal challenges.

• August 07, 2025

  Kazakhstan's Atomic Maneuvers: Astana Tilts Toward Beijing In Its Nuclear Energy Ambitions

  Kazakhstan has chosen China to build its third nuclear plant, deepening Beijing’s role in its energy sector. As Russia faces sanctions and funding issues, Astana is shifting toward China as a more stable partner, signaling a strategic pivot in its nuclear and geopolitical future.

• August 06, 2025

  The US Wants To Squeeze Putin. Are Oil Sales To China The Answer? 

  Amid an approaching August 8 cease-fire deadline in Ukraine and ongoing US-China trade talks, the White House is looking to pressure China to stop buying Russian oil. But is Beijing willing to hurt Russia's economy?

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