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Russia eyes deeper cooperation with China in shipbuilding, robotics and AI
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said Moscow sees prospects for cooperation with China in shipbuilding, robotics and mechanical engineering, and confirmed ongoing dialogue on artificial intelligence. At a separate business council, Russian companies were invited to consider building container ships at Chinese shipyards, with over 200 representatives from more than 100 firms attending.
Russia is looking to expand economic cooperation with China in high-tech and industrial sectors, including shipbuilding, robotics and artificial intelligence, according to statements from senior Russian officials reported by TASS.
First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said Moscow sees potential for cooperation with Beijing in shipbuilding and robotics, and looks forward to working together in these fields. He also confirmed that the two countries are in dialogue on artificial intelligence.
Separately, at a meeting of the Business Council of the Russian Far East and the Northeast of China, Russian companies were invited to consider building container ships at Chinese shipyards, with potential financing from development institutions of both countries.
Coverage comparison
Both reports come from TASS, the Russian state news agency, which covered the statements by Manturov and the Business Council meeting separately.
The first report focused on Manturov's remarks to the Vesti program, where he discussed broad prospects for cooperation in mechanical engineering, including automotive manufacturing, robotics and shipbuilding. He also touched on artificial intelligence dialogue and trade targets.
The second report detailed practical outcomes of the third Business Council meeting, including the shipbuilding invitation, discussions on transport logistics and the possible launch of regular railway shuttles to Russia's largest dry port Artyom.
Key claims
Russia sees prospects for cooperation with China in shipbuilding and robotics, and looks forward to cooperation in these areas, according to First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, as reported by TASS.
Manturov said Moscow and Beijing are in dialogue on artificial intelligence, and that the number of mutual projects is increasing.
Russia aims to reach $300 billion in trade turnover with China by 2030, a goal Manturov described as feasible.
Russian companies have been invited to consider building container ships at Chinese shipyards, with financing potentially from Russian and Chinese financial development institutions, according to the press service of Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev.
Regular shuttles through the Grodekovo-Suifenhe and Kamyshovaya-Hunchun railway checkpoints to Russia's largest dry port Artyom could be launched now, according to Alexander Kakhidze, CEO of Fininvest and Chairman of the Russian part of the Business Council.
The formation of specialized working groups in transport and logistics, tourism, finance, and scientific, technical, innovative and industrial cooperation was considered at the Business Council meeting.
Over 200 representatives of more than 100 Russian and Chinese companies attended the third Business Council.
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TASS — English
Framing:Our reading Russia-China cooperation — Positive and optimistic
Facts Included:
Russia sees prospects for cooperation with China in shipbuilding and robotics
Russia looks forward to cooperation in mechanical engineering, including automotive manufacturing, robotics, and shipbuilding
Moscow and Beijing are in dialogue on artificial intelligence
The number of mutual projects between Russia and China is increasing
Russia aims to reach $300 bln in trade turnover with China by 2030
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