Russian export to China

One of Russia's special products is not allowed to be exported to China.

A weekly holiday season flight is staring to the historic and formerly Russian-controlled city of Dalian in China on 4 July.

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

Chinese investment to Russia-much of it in Siberia-has risen 36% compared with last year, but Russian ambassador to Beijing wants to see a far bigger level.

A vision of deepening ties between Russia and China outlined by Ambassador to Beijing Sergei Razov. 

Altai floodwater could be sent to parched Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, says Russian agriculture minister.

'Turn to the East', which started a year ago, is gaining popularity

Fears for plan to stimulate Russian economy via major infrastructure links to Asia and Europe as Beijing announces rival scheme.

New rail bridge linking the two countries symbolizes closest-ever economic co-operation between neighbors.