The Chinese media - and even more the country's social media - saw glamorous new first lady Peng Liyuan as the star of the summit.
A future international tourist bonanza is being brewed on the historic Great Tea Road.
At least 30,000 homes are hit by flooding in Amur region, with Vladimir Putin ordering more emergency aid to stricken people.
Reclusive state bordering Russian Far East claims to have 'joined the ranks of advanced nuclear states'.
This vast region has some of the world's greatest rivers, but they could do much more to support the economic regeneration and security of the country.
Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.
The male big cat's death is 'extremely dangerous' for the species, warns an expert.
Pictures show how drivers face deadly threat from summer fire 'hell' as fuel truck went at top speed to avoid killer spark.