Chinese newspaper notices straw man on duty at Amur River watchtower.

750-metre long 'cable car' link between Russia and China across Amur River. 

Located close to border region pivotal in war with Japan, experts say the pass was used to exchange intelligence.

Long-held dream for a crossing at Yakutsk gets a boost from China. 

First cargo train on the final link of Amur-Yakutsk line in historic expansion of Siberia's great railways.

Going by train all the way from Beijing (or even London) to New York could become a reality.

Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.

Move can boost tourism as free port and pacific capital Vladivostok opens up.

New tourism offices planned across China as government eyes up five-fold increase in visitors crossing the border.

Exports overseas increase to highest levels in seven years but Russia still slips behind rivals as Asia turns to other countries for wood.