Beijing has declared its partnership with Moscow to be "rock solid," but it will be forced to walk a fine line.

Millions are jobless and facing starvation, a problem compounded by the difficulty of supplying humanitarian aid due to sanctions.

China is the global leader in rare earths mining, refining and component manufacturing, controlling about 37% of world reserves and 58% of mine production in ...

At the same time as fighting against Washington for power in the region, Beijing has undertaken a campaign of winning over Taipei's allies.