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Russia and China expand trade with new border railway link

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Russia is strengthening its economic ties with China by constructing a new standard-gauge railway track at the Zabaykalsk-Manzhouli border crossing. This initiative, ratified by President Vladimir Putin, is part of Russia's broader strategy to pivot eastward and enhance its relationship with Beijing, particularly in anticipation of the Apec summit. AI

RANK_REASON Significant infrastructure development between two major geopolitical players, indicating a shift in economic and political alliances. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Russia and China expand trade with new border railway link

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sherry Wang ·

    Russia’s ‘eastward pivot’ gains steam as Putin confirms new China border railway

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a deal to build a second standard-gauge railway track at a key border crossing with China, as Moscow looks to accelerate its eastward pivot and boost ties with Beijing ahead of the Apec summit. According to a document posted on…

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