Chinese investment to Russia-much of it in Siberia-has risen 36% compared with last year, but Russian ambassador to Beijing wants to see a far bigger level.
More than 300 enterprises now have investment from China in this Far East region.
Dignitaries gather on Chinese side of the pipeline to witness the formal welding of the first joint in $55billion line.
Construction launched on 3,968 kilometre 'Power of Siberia' gas pipeline.
Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.
Two-thirds of Chinese side already completed, but delay in Russia prompts call from Kremlin to speed up work on other side.
It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.
After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.
More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.