Tag: China
PRC, India Slash Russian Oil Buys as EU Tightens Energy Sanctions
China and India are curbing direct Russian oil purchases after new U.S. sanctions, while the EU’s 19th package tightens energy measures and targets the shadow fleet. Moscow escalates rhetoric, battlefield attacks intensify, and partners boost aid to Ukraine.
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China satellite intel enables missile strikes on Ukraine
Ukraine’s intelligence services say Beijing has given Moscow satellite data to fine-tune missile strikes on Ukrainian targets, including sites tied to foreign investors, deepening Western alarm over China’s expanding role in Russia’s wider war on Europe and security.
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Statement from President Biden Congratulating Nobel Peace Prize Winners
“The United States stands ready to engage in talks with Russia, China, and North Korea without preconditions to reduce the nuclear threat. There is no benefit to our nations or the world to forestall progress on reducing nuclear arsenals. Reducing the nuclear threat is important not despite the dangers of today’s world but precisely because of them” – US President Joe Biden.
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EU concerned by report of Russia producing attack drones in China
A report that Russia is developing a China-backed attack drone program for the war in Ukraine is “deeply concerning,” EU spokesperson, Nabila Massrali, said. “If these reports are accurate, this would mean that Chinese companies are providing Russia with lethal assistance”.
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India surpasses China to become Russia’s top oil buyer in July
India overtook China as the world’s biggest importer of Russian oil in July as Chinese refiners bought less because of lower profit margins from producing fuels, a comparison of import data showed. Russian crude made up a record 44% of India’s overall imports last month, rising to a record 2.07 million barrels per day, 4.2% higher than in June and 12% more than a year ago, data on Indian shipments from trade and industry sources showed.
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Sanctions on Russia Hurt Neighbor So Much It Won’t Always Comply
Kazakhstan is drawing a new line in its enforcement of sanctions targeting Russia, vowing to put its own economic interests first as it also deepens trade ties with countries from Iran to China. The Central Asian nation “won’t blindly follow the sanctions” if they affect domestic companies that function as the main employers in their areas” – Bloomberg.
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China launches first satellites of constellation to rival Starlink, state media says
A Chinese state-owned enterprise successfully placed 18 satellites into orbit, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as China seeks to create its version of SpaceX’s Starlink network.
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Russian Tech Procurement: A Chess Game Amidst Sanctions
Russian entities, facing international sanctions, have deftly navigated a complex web of e-commerce, shipping strategies, and intermediary networks to secure vital technology components. The New York Times’ investigation reveals, based on leaked emails and telecom records.
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Lukashenko’s Visit to China for Talks with President Xi Jinping
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is set to embark on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, as reported by BelTA on December 3. This visit marks his second meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this year, following his initial visit in February.
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Ukraine’s Security Service Disrupts Russia-China Railway Link
On the night of November 29-30, a significant explosion rocked the Baikal-Amur Mainline within the Severomuysky Tunnel, named after Vladimir Bessolov, situated in Buryatia, Russia. This tunnel serves as a critical railway link connecting Russia and China.
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Russia and China Secretly Discuss Building Underwater Tunnel
Intercepted communications by Ukraine’s security services unveil secret talks between Russian and Chinese business executives with government ties about constructing an underwater tunnel connecting Russia to Crimea. These talks, are triggered by concerns over Kerch.
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