A deal would be the biggest Chinese equity participation in onshore oil in Russia.

Pipeline will go through pristine Altai Mountains in supply route seen as economically vital by Kremlin.

Photographers pitch idea to tourist officials for bespoke pictures in Amur region, and first happy couple arrives from China.

New field will enable eventual exports to China via 'western route' through Altai Mountains.

Analysts say opening of LNG facility in Queensland with exports to China could affect Yamal as Pacific countries look to take on Russia in Asia.

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

Endangered big cat is rescued from black market animal traders.

Special train - the Eurasian Star - will reopen exotic and historic trail linking China, Mogolia and Russia.

Eye-catching numbers have emerged on the expected trade boom from the Arctic route to Europe for Chinese business.