Two-thirds of Chinese side already completed, but delay in Russia prompts call from Kremlin to speed up work on other side.

Today the Asia Pacific is a vital center of economic development and progressive political influence.

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

Iturup gets connected, opening up the stunning scenery of the Kuril Islands to tourism.

Staycations have become a 'mass source of income' for businesses on the edge of Baikal, with predictions of more to come in 2015.

Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.

Towering 80 metre monument to 'Christ the Teacher' by Zurab Tsereteli to find home in Russia's Pacific capital.

Historic $307 million road link across the Amur River - known in China as the Heilongjiang River - will open in April 2020.