co-operation between Siberia and China
'Turn to the East', which started a year ago, is gaining popularity
New rail bridge linking the two countries symbolizes closest-ever economic co-operation between neighbors.
A vision of deepening ties between Russia and China outlined by Ambassador to Beijing Sergei Razov.
More than 20 new deals on energy, investment and education are inked in Beijing.
A pioneering French-Siberian Scientific and Education Centre highlights international recognition of Siberia's scientific strength.
Special train - the Eurasian Star - will reopen exotic and historic trail linking China, Mogolia and Russia.
Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.
He emphasised the importance of the economically buoyant Asian-Pacific region as critical to the development of Russia as Western markets stall.
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