Power of Siberia – Solution for Problems Faced by the Far East
On September 1, President Vladimir Putin launched the construction of the eastern section of the Russian gas transmission system (GTS connecting the West Siberian GTS with the Sakhalin branch. Thus, after 2018 almost all of the economically important territory...
The Hunchun International Cooperation Zone
A New Stage In The Development Of The Eastern Section Of Russian Railways
A few days ago President Vladimir Putin attended a ceremony to mark the commencement of work on the modernization of the Trans-Siberian railway where he laid a “silver spike” to a section of railway...
Barack and Shinzo Go To War
On July 1st, Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe made a decision to allow the use of its armed forces outside the country. Naturally, East Asian countries are not thrilled by the decision. Almost all of them - China, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia...
Crimea, China and Alternative Trade Routes
The fact that China needs not only to diversify routes and sources of energy, but it is also not a secret they need to diversify alternative routes for finished products. What is the problem here? There are long-established and equipped sea routes connecting the coast...
Landmarks of the “Asian Course” USA and Russia
Not so long, U.S. President Barack Obama made a decision to “return to Asia”. The essence of this political program is the cobbling together of a military and political bloc consisting of the United States, Japan, Australia (in addition to other countries...
Japanese Sanctions Against The Russian Federation
As we well know, in March of this year, Japan joined other Western countries in enacting sanctions against the Russian Federation in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea. The Japanese Foreign Minister said that its government is freezing their investments...
The outcomes of Vladimir Putin's visit to China
On May 20 Russia's President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to China. This visit resulted in more than forty contracts and bilateral statements signed, additionally Putin met with the authorities of China, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, President of...
The Strengthening of Russia-China relations
Russia and China have been actively pursuing rapprochement as of late, doing so in a great many of the areas of primary concern, including the economic, diplomatic, military and political spheres. To begin with the most notable example, I will cite...
Far Eastern Federal District: Development and Ties with East Asia
On May 12, the Russian government held a meeting in Moscow to discuss developing partnerships with countries in the Asia Pacific region. Prime Minister...
“Sweeping All Away To War...”
On 24 April, during a visit to Tokyo, US President Barack Obama declared that his country has an obligation to defend Japan should the confrontation with China over the disputed Senkaku Islands become exacerbated. Nearly two weeks before, on 5 April, the Japanese government...
The Domino Effect, Kosovo, Crimea, China…
So, how did it all begin? On 17 February 2008, the autonomous parliament of Kosovo issued a unilateral declaration of sovereignty. On 22 July 2010, the UN International Court recognized the legitimacy of the Kosovo authorities...