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China seeks role in Ukraine peacekeeping mission amid EU diplomatic talks
Chinese diplomats have reportedly been probing European Union politicians about including Beijing in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, reports Die Welt, citing an unnamed EU diplomat. While the specifics of these conversations, referred to as "delicate," remain undisclosed, the interest shown by Chinese representatives underscores the complexity of geopolitical maneuvers amidst the ongoing conflict.
According to the source, Chinese diplomats approached EU representatives to discuss the …
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Chinese companies invest in occupied Ukrainian territories amid Russia’s financial struggles
Several private Chinese companies have begun operations in temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine, supplying essential equipment and helping rebuild destroyed factories, reports NV, suggesting that these business activities likely have the backing of the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese entrepreneurs from varying sectors such as energy, agriculture, and light industry are traveling to these regions to form joint Chinese-Russian companies and are actively seeking local workers.
"Currently, …
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Strategic shift: China's new trade restrictions on Russia signal U.S. influence
China continues to ship goods to Russia under previously paid contracts but refuses new deliveries. Under the new regulations, Chinese companies will be subject to a 25% tax on dual-use goods exported to Russia. This list includes essential IT equipment like servers and components and has already created tension in Russia.
Furthermore, the sale of argon gas for welding is restricted, with contracts continuing but no new agreements being made. Critical sectors like technology, defense, …
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Russia's Su-57 makes debut at airshow China 2024
For the first time, Russia's fifth-generation Su-57 fighter will participate in the Airshow China 2024, hosted in Zhuhai from November 12-17. The jet has already landed at the venue, capturing significant attention from local media and the public.
Apart from its testing in Syria, this marks the debut of the Su-57 at an international event. Designed for multi-role operations, the aircraft can engage both aerial and ground or sea targets.
With an ability to track up to 60 targets and attack 16 …
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Power of Siberia 2: a risky gamble for Russia's gas future amid looming global oversupply
In a bid to recover from the loss of the European gas market, which had been a major source of revenue for the Russian budget for many years, the Kremlin is desperately trying to boost gas supplies to Asia. Moscow is especially keen on ramping up its gas exports to China and has been in lengthy discussions with the Chinese about building the "Power of Siberia – 2" pipeline. However, experts warn that this move might have an adverse effect on Russia.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has …
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Chinese companies limit raw material exports to Russian pharma amid sanctions
Amid a backdrop of international sanctions, Chinese companies are reportedly limiting shipments of raw materials to Russian pharmaceutical manufacturers. This development comes as a result of the latest restrictions that target specific trade codes related to intermediates, assets, and reagents now barred from entering Russia. The information was shared by Alexander Semenov, president of the Russian pharmaceutical company Aktivny Komponent, during remarks at the BIOTECH-PROM 2024 forum, …
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Kyiv: China is a major supplier of military components to Russia
Approximately 60 percent of foreign components for Russian armaments used in the war against Ukraine are supplied through China, according to Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine. Speaking to journalists in Brussels on Tuesday, September 24, Vlasiuk said, "If we take all conventional weapons and tally up the foreign components, about 60 percent come from China. We've had lengthy discussions with some manufacturers about this. I'd say China is the biggest …
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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr to disable software on EVs exported to Russia without authorization
In a move to counteract unauthorized exports, the top Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer in Russia, Zeekr, will start blocking the software of models that were intended for the domestic Chinese market, as reported by The Moscow Times. The cars in question were exported without the company's consent. An industry insider revealed that such vehicles could constitute up to a third of Zeekr's market in Russia.
Zeekr had notified its partners back in June about its plans to remotely disable …
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Zelensky criticizes China and Brazil’s peace proposal as favoring Russia
According to Zelensky, the political statement in question was made without consulting Ukraine. He also questioned the "political conciliation" proposals with Russia, which he finds unclear.
"Conciliation of what? What does it mean to just sit down and talk? (with Putin - editor's note). He is a killer... He needs to take steps to show that he wants to end the war. You can't just say we need to take steps towards each other. What 'each other'? He invaded, killed people, seized territory, and …
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Russia and China begin extensive military drills spanning two oceans and three seas
Russia's Ministry of Defense has announced the commencement of the strategic military exercises dubbed "Ocean-2024." The drills span the Arctic and Pacific Oceans as well as the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas, as detailed in a statement released Tuesday, September 10.
These extensive exercises involve over 90,000 personnel and feature more than 400 combat ships, submarines, and support vessels. In addition, more than 120 aircraft and helicopters from the Naval Fleet and Aerospace …