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SCO's Economic Growth: $890 Billion Trade, Infrastructure Boost, but Challenges Remain
In 2024, China's trade with SCO members reached $890.3 billion (14.4% of China's total foreign trade), showcasing robust economic cooperation fueled by infrastructure projects like the China-Europe Railway Express (19,000+ trains). The SCO's expansion to 10 members, representing 47% of the global po...
SCO's Economic Growth: $890 Billion Trade, Infrastructure Boost, but Challenges Remain
In 2024, China's trade with SCO members reached $890.3 billion (14.4% of China's total foreign trade), showcasing robust economic cooperation fueled by infrastructure projects like the China-Europe Railway Express (19,000+ trains). The SCO's expansion to 10 members, representing 47% of the global po...
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Middle Corridor Cargo Volume Surges 20% in 2024 Amidst Ukraine Crisis and BRI Alignment
The Middle Corridor's cargo volume surged 20.55% in 2024 to 3.332 million metric tons, and container volume increased by 175.61% to 56,500 TEUs, driven by the Ukraine crisis and the alignment with China's Belt and Road Initiative, aiming for 10-11 million metric tons by 2030.
Middle Corridor Cargo Volume Surges 20% in 2024 Amidst Ukraine Crisis and BRI Alignment
The Middle Corridor's cargo volume surged 20.55% in 2024 to 3.332 million metric tons, and container volume increased by 175.61% to 56,500 TEUs, driven by the Ukraine crisis and the alignment with China's Belt and Road Initiative, aiming for 10-11 million metric tons by 2030.
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Middle Corridor Trade Route: Reshaping Eurasia's Economic and Geopolitical Landscape
The Middle Corridor, a revived Silk Road trade route through Central Asia, saw a 63 percent surge in freight traffic in 2024, driven by the EU's 10 billion euro investment and China's Belt and Road Initiative, creating a crucial alternative to Russia for Europe.
Middle Corridor Trade Route: Reshaping Eurasia's Economic and Geopolitical Landscape
The Middle Corridor, a revived Silk Road trade route through Central Asia, saw a 63 percent surge in freight traffic in 2024, driven by the EU's 10 billion euro investment and China's Belt and Road Initiative, creating a crucial alternative to Russia for Europe.
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Putin and Tokayev Discuss Enhanced Trade and Energy Cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed furthering bilateral cooperation in trade, economics, and energy, following agreements from Putin's November 2024 Astana visit, which included a joint statement on deepening strategic partnership and attracting for...
Putin and Tokayev Discuss Enhanced Trade and Energy Cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed furthering bilateral cooperation in trade, economics, and energy, following agreements from Putin's November 2024 Astana visit, which included a joint statement on deepening strategic partnership and attracting for...
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Mishustin's Kazakhstan Visit Aims for $30 Billion Trade Boost
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's three-day visit to Kazakhstan focused on strengthening economic ties, aiming to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion annually, with projects encompassing energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing, including a nuclear power plant.
Mishustin's Kazakhstan Visit Aims for $30 Billion Trade Boost
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's three-day visit to Kazakhstan focused on strengthening economic ties, aiming to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion annually, with projects encompassing energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing, including a nuclear power plant.
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SCO Secretary-General's Farewell Highlights Organization's Growth and Future Priorities
At a farewell event in Beijing, outgoing SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming highlighted the organization's expansion to ten member states, two observer nations, and fourteen dialogue partners, along with its focus on modernization and improved security mechanisms under China's presidency.
SCO Secretary-General's Farewell Highlights Organization's Growth and Future Priorities
At a farewell event in Beijing, outgoing SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming highlighted the organization's expansion to ten member states, two observer nations, and fourteen dialogue partners, along with its focus on modernization and improved security mechanisms under China's presidency.
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SCO's Evolution from Border Disputes to Regional Cooperation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), formed in 2001, evolved from the "Shanghai Five"—China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan—initially focused on resolving border disputes, and has since expanded to include ten member states and numerous partners, promoting regional security, ...
SCO's Evolution from Border Disputes to Regional Cooperation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), formed in 2001, evolved from the "Shanghai Five"—China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan—initially focused on resolving border disputes, and has since expanded to include ten member states and numerous partners, promoting regional security, ...
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China-Russia AI Collaboration: A Eurasian AI Hub
China and Russia are collaborating on artificial intelligence research, leveraging their complementary strengths to create a globally competitive Eurasian AI hub, countering the talent outflow to the West and fostering synergy between theoretical expertise and large-scale resources.
China-Russia AI Collaboration: A Eurasian AI Hub
China and Russia are collaborating on artificial intelligence research, leveraging their complementary strengths to create a globally competitive Eurasian AI hub, countering the talent outflow to the West and fostering synergy between theoretical expertise and large-scale resources.
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Kazakhstan: A Middle Power Shaping Eurasian Trade and Global Cooperation
Kazakhstan, hosting the Astana International Forum 2025 (May 29-30) with 5,000 delegates from 50+ countries, leverages its strategic Eurasian location to promote global trade and cooperation, showcasing initiatives like the Middle Corridor (4.5 million tons transported in 2024, projected to reach 10...
Kazakhstan: A Middle Power Shaping Eurasian Trade and Global Cooperation
Kazakhstan, hosting the Astana International Forum 2025 (May 29-30) with 5,000 delegates from 50+ countries, leverages its strategic Eurasian location to promote global trade and cooperation, showcasing initiatives like the Middle Corridor (4.5 million tons transported in 2024, projected to reach 10...
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China Intensifies Diplomatic Engagement with Major World Powers in Early 2025
In early 2025, China engaged in extensive high-level diplomatic talks with the US, Russia, and the EU, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and promoting common development through initiatives like the Belt and Road, with projects like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway underway.
China Intensifies Diplomatic Engagement with Major World Powers in Early 2025
In early 2025, China engaged in extensive high-level diplomatic talks with the US, Russia, and the EU, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and promoting common development through initiatives like the Belt and Road, with projects like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway underway.
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Lavrov Condemns West's Actions, Calls for UN Reform
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a press conference, criticized the West's attempts to weaken Russia, advocated for UN Security Council reform, and expressed cautious optimism about potential future relations with the incoming US administration under Donald Trump.
Lavrov Condemns West's Actions, Calls for UN Reform
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a press conference, criticized the West's attempts to weaken Russia, advocated for UN Security Council reform, and expressed cautious optimism about potential future relations with the incoming US administration under Donald Trump.
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SCO Concludes Chinese Presidency with Expansion and Focus on Future Growth
Outgoing SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming concluded his three-year term on Tuesday, marked by the organization's expansion to include two new member states and eight dialogue partners, highlighting future goals of improved efficiency, and tangible benefits for member states while introducing his suc...
SCO Concludes Chinese Presidency with Expansion and Focus on Future Growth
Outgoing SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming concluded his three-year term on Tuesday, marked by the organization's expansion to include two new member states and eight dialogue partners, highlighting future goals of improved efficiency, and tangible benefits for member states while introducing his suc...
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48% Bias Score
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