China’s economic forays in Central Asia gives rise to discomfiture in Moscow

China’s economic forays in Central Asia gives rise to discomfiture in Moscow

China’s economic forays into resource rich Central Asia, a region which shares deep historical, political and economic ties with Moscow, has created certain discomfiture in the Russian establishment. In a recent trade meet in Uzbekistan a Russian trade official emphasised that Russia and China were “equal partners with an equal share in trade turnover” in … Read more

Putin, Xi hail ‘best in history’ ties, commit to deepen relations

Putin, Xi hail ‘best in history’ ties, commit to deepen relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping via a video conference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on December 30, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed a close relationship that they described as “enjoying the best period in … Read more