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International Projects

Russia and China Forge Ahead with International Lunar Research Station

In May 2025, Roscosmos and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) signed a memorandum on the construction of a power plant for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). The Russian Academy of Sciences has approved the concept for the creation of the Russian segment of the station. According to Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov, work on implementing the intergovernmental agreement

21.07.2026

International Projects

Power of Siberia-2: A New Chapter in Russia–China Energy Cooperation

Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China in late August to early September 2025, Russia and China signed a legally binding memorandum on the construction of the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline and the Soyuz Vostok transit gas pipeline through Mongolia. The project’s capacity could reach up to 50 billion cubic metres of gas per year. The energy crisis triggered

21.07.2026

International Projects

China–Russia Tongjiang Railway Bridge Nears Completion

The main body of the Chinese section of the first cross-river railway bridge connecting China and Russia was completed in July 2026, marking a significant milestone in bilateral infrastructure cooperation. The bridge across the Heilongjiang River — known as the Amur River in Russia — connects the city of Tongjiang in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province with Nizhneleninskoye in Russia. The main

21.07.2026

Education

Novosibirsk State University and Jiangxi Normal University Launch Joint Mathematics and AI Institute

In May 2026, Novosibirsk State University (NSU) and Jiangxi Normal University established a joint institute, with the application for its establishment approved by China’s Ministry of Education. The Sino-Russian joint institute is named the “Novosibirsk Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence Institute.” The new institute will offer three undergraduate programmes: Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Informatics and Computing Technology, and Mechatronics and Robotics.

21.07.2026

Education

Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Far Eastern Federal University Deepen Academic Exchange

On June 10, 2026, the Sino-Russian Faculty-Student Exchange Forum, themed “Digital Intelligence Empowering the Future, Youth Building Dreams in China and Russia,” was held at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT) as part of the Russia–China Year of Education. At the forum, the CQUPT–FEFU Virtual Teaching and Research Office for Language Education was officially inaugurated. In 2025, CQUPT and

21.07.2026

Education

Saint Petersburg University and Harbin University of Science and Technology to Establish Joint Institute

In June 2026, Saint Petersburg State University and Harbin University of Science and Technology announced plans to establish a joint Sino-Russian institute. According to the press service of Saint Petersburg State University, while the official launch date of the joint institute is still under negotiation, educational activities have already commenced. Since September 2022, 871 students have been enrolled in undergraduate

21.07.2026

Culture

China and Russia Partner to Co-Produce Animated Series “Panda and Happy Ball”

China and Russia have joined forces to co-produce an animated series titled “Panda and Happy Ball” — a landmark collaboration between CCTV Animation of China and Riki Group of Russia. The series features two beloved characters: a panda, one of China’s most famous animation figures, and a jumping rabbit, a popular character from Russian animation. “This animation series will be

21.07.2026

Culture

XVI Russian-Chinese Culture and Art Fair Opens on Both Banks of the Amur

On July 3, 2026, the XVI International Festival “Russian-Chinese Culture and Art Fair” opened simultaneously on both banks of the Amur River — in Blagoveshchensk and Heihe. The large-scale cultural forum is aimed at strengthening mutual understanding between the peoples of Russia and China through art, seeking common ground and openness to dialogue. The legendary “Rossiya” ensemble named after Lyudmila

21.07.2026

Culture

Cross Years of Russian-Chinese Culture Conclude with Over 400 Events as Education Cooperation Takes Center Stage

The Cross Years of Russian and Chinese Culture, spanning 2024 and 2025, have concluded with remarkable success. Over 400 various events were organized during this period, including concert tours, exhibitions, festivals, movie forums, educational initiatives, and professional meetings. The scale of cultural exchange was unprecedented, bringing together millions of participants across both nations. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova emphasized

21.07.2026

Tourism

Russia-China Tourist Flow to Reach 4–4.5 Million Trips in 2026

The mutual tourist flow between Russia and China is projected to grow by 60 percent in 2026, reaching 4 to 4.5 million trips, according to Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Department for Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development. Speaking to RIA Novosti on July 20, Kondratyev provided detailed breakdown of the growth: “If

21.07.2026

Tourism

Russia-China Cross-Border Tourist Train Enters Trial Operation

On July 17, 2026, the Russia-China cross-border tourist train connecting Vladivostok and Suifenhe officially entered trial operation. The route links cultural and tourism resources along the “Vladivostok-Suifenhe-Mudanjiang” corridor, offering visitors a one-stop, diversified cross-border cultural and tourism experience. At 7:09 AM local time, the train carrying the first group of 180 Russian tourists departed from Vladivostok Station. Approximately eight hours

21.07.2026

Tourism

Russia Extends Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens Until End of 2027

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order extending the visa-free entry regime for Chinese citizens until December 31, 2027. The decision builds on the previous visa-free arrangement, which had been set to expire on September 14, 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Co-Chair of the Russia-China Intergovernmental Commission on Regular Meetings Between Heads of Government, described the move

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