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China launches multi-billion-dollar oil & gas pipeline company

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019By Editor

Beijing announced on Monday the establishment of a national oil and gas pipeline firm, which will combine most of the country’s energy infrastructure and will provide fair market access to investors. … Read More >China launches multi-billion-dollar oil & gas pipeline company

The ‘Power of Siberia’ gas pipeline: Everything you need to know

Posted on December 8, 2019December 8, 2019By Editor

On December 2, Russia began delivering gas supplies to China via the newly-built ‘Power of Siberia’ pipeline, Gazprom’s most ambitious project to date. Here’s why it’s so significant. … Read More >The ‘Power of Siberia’ gas pipeline: Everything you need to know

USA

Manhattan Project 2.0: US Military Launches Large-Scale Development to Counter Russia, China

Posted on December 7, 2019December 7, 2019By Editor

The US Navy and Air Force have united their efforts and, potentially, budgets to develop a brand new network that will connect all the units available to the two military branches, Chief of US Naval Operations Michael Gilday stated during a speech on 5 December. … Read More >Manhattan Project 2.0: US Military Launches Large-Scale Development to Counter Russia, China

World

STOP it! Trump fumes at World Bank after it greenlights new $1bn+ loan program for China

Posted on December 7, 2019December 7, 2019By Editor

US President Donald Trump has seen red over a newly-adopted plan by the World Bank to loan China up to $1.3 billion annually through 2025. Trump said Beijing “has plenty of money,” urging the bank to cancel the handout. … Read More >STOP it! Trump fumes at World Bank after it greenlights new $1bn+ loan program for China

Op-ed

China stealing Middle East from under America’s nose

Posted on December 7, 2019December 7, 2019By Editor

China, the world’s second-largest economy, appears to be in the process of carving out a new Middle East plan that will over time erode and chip away at American dominance in the region. … Read More >China stealing Middle East from under America’s nose

Who started the tit-for-tat? Beijing places ‘reciprocal’ restrictions on US diplomats… in response to US’ ‘reciprocal’ measures

Posted on December 6, 2019December 6, 2019By Editor

US diplomats in China will now have to notify the Foreign Ministry before meeting with local officials, Beijing has announced. China said the measure was in response to Washington’s diplomatic restrictions on its own diplomats. … Read More >Who started the tit-for-tat? Beijing places ‘reciprocal’ restrictions on US diplomats… in response to US’ ‘reciprocal’ measures

Russia pivots East with launch of natural gas deliveries to China

Posted on December 4, 2019December 4, 2019By Editor

In a move to cement energy cooperation with the fast-growing economies in Asia, Russia officially launched delivery of natural gas supplies to China, via the Power of Siberia pipeline, on Monday. … Read More >Russia pivots East with launch of natural gas deliveries to China

China suspends review of visits by American warships & sanctions NGOs in response to US signing of Hong Kong bill

Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019By Editor

Beijing has stopped allowing US Navy vessels to visit Hong Kong and “sanctioned” foreign NGOs after President Donald Trump signed a bill, which targets China over its response to anti-government protests and riots in the city. … Read More >China suspends review of visits by American warships & sanctions NGOs in response to US signing of Hong Kong bill

Russia & China complete their first cross-border mega highway bridge (VIDEO)

Posted on November 30, 2019November 30, 2019By Editor

The construction of a bridge over the Amur River to link Russia and neighboring China has been completed in the Far East. The historic road is first of its kind between the two states and is set to boost economic ties. … Read More >Russia & China complete their first cross-border mega highway bridge (VIDEO)

‘Damages relations & sends wrong signal to protesters’: Hong Kong ‘regrets’ Trump’s meddling in internal affairs

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019By Editor

The government of Hong Kong said a bill recently signed into law by US President Donald Trump backing ongoing protests in the territory will only inflame the situation, and slammed Washington for meddling in the city’s affairs. … Read More >‘Damages relations & sends wrong signal to protesters’: Hong Kong ‘regrets’ Trump’s meddling in internal affairs