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The project could support trade between Russia and China; the article does not identify a direct near-term effect on U.S. businesses or consumers.
ECONOMY • RUSSIA-CHINA
Putin signs law ratifying Russia-China border railway deal
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying an agreement with China to build a second standard-gauge railway track at a key border crossing, according to the South China Morning Post. The report frames the project as part of Moscow’s effort to expand economic ties with Beijing.
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