Mongolia

Sino-Mongolian relations

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on October 16, 1949, Mongolia and China have come a long way in multifaceted cooperation in political, economic, cultural and other fields. Here we consider the main aspects of bilateral relations

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The Relationship of Mongolia with Russia

This latest part of our series on Russia’s relations with its neighbours focuses on the huge empty land of Mongolia, Moscow’s original Soviet satellite state in the 1920s. These days it sits on the verge of a mineral mining boom for anyone who can reach a deal with the government. With Western investments in doubt, David Sneath explains that Putin has been renewing old ties.

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Mongolia’s rich uranium potential

In the context of Mongolia’s rich uranium deposits, President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh’s longstanding endorsement of nuclear power appears to be generating geopolitical interest in Beijing. Khurelsukh and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed in July 2021 to continue enhancing strategic relations, including in the mining industry.

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