Geneva: The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 3th Jan confirmed the findings made by an European Union Panel in July 2011 that China’s export restrictions on several industrial raw materials are in breach of WTO rules. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruled that China’s export restrictions are not justified for reasons [...]

China’s rising global influence is straining its strategic partnership with Russia reports Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Decreasing dependence on Russian arms exports and a growing number of alternative energy suppliers mean that China has taken the upper hand in the relationship. The report China’s Energy and Security Relations with Russia: Hopes, Frustrations and [...]