More than 20 new deals on energy, investment and education are inked in Beijing.
Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.
The Russian president pledges to open up exports of liquefied natural gas to meet Far East demand.
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
Pipeline will go through pristine Altai Mountains in supply route seen as economically vital by Kremlin.
Giant airships seen as ideal way to transport heavy lifting equipment to remote mining locations.