From: NPR
The $400 billion gas deal between Russia and China marks Moscow’s pivot to Asia. Analysts say the deal could impact projects in the works targeting Asia by other nations, including the U.S.
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And I’m David Greene in Washington. Good morning. Let’s look now at the shifting balance of power in East Asia. In a moment, we’ll hear President Obama’s view of a rising China. First we’ll report on the implications of China’s latest energy deal. China signed an agreement to buy Russian natural gas sent through a pipeline in Siberia. This deal has far-reaching implications as we hear from NPR’s Jackie Northam.