China Wary of Closer Russia Energy Ties, Ex-Cnooc Economist Says

China is wary of expanding energy investments in Russia because closer ties with the Kremlin could harm its relations with the U.S., according to a former researcher at China’s biggest offshore explorer.

Russia-China Gas Pact Stirs Dream of Bridge Across Amur

In winter, Russian shoppers drive cars across the frozen Amur River to buy knock-off Nike sneakers from Wu Haiou’s stall in the Chinese city of Heihe.