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A worker loading a container on a train of the China Railway Express to Europe in the Chinese border city of Erenhot. Photo: AFP

After trial thrived, Mongolia asks China to extend 24-hour border crossing

Pilot 24-hour border crossing between China and Mongolia expired at the end of September.

China set to conduct nation’s first expeditions in the ‘land of the dinosaurs’

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China-Mongolia e-commerce, tourism creates buzz in tiny Gobi Desert town

Opinion | Why Mongolia’s ‘third neighbour’ policy has Russia worried

Mongolia is unlikely to abandon efforts to diversify its diplomatic relations, but Russian economic incentives could slow the pace of change.

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Mongolia’s President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh shake hands during a joint media statement following their talks in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on September 3. Photo: TNS

Facing ICC arrest warrant, Putin’s state visit to Mongolia sparks controversy

Despite an ICC warrant, Putin received a warm welcome in Ulaanbaatar, highlighting Mongolia’s delicate balancing act between its powerful neighbours, Russia and China, as well as the West.

Human Rights Watch calls on Mongolia to arrest Putin during his visit

Putin arrived in Mongolia on Monday despite arrest warrant issued by International Criminal Court alleging war crimes in Ukraine.

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Kremlin says no worries of Putin arrest in Mongolia despite war crimes warrant

Kyiv says the Russian president should be detained and transferred to the World Court for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting with top security and defence officials at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside of Moscow on August 12. Photo: Sputnik via AP

How overtourism has caused chaos from Japan to Spain in summer 2024

2023 was all about travel disruptions, but this year the problems are at the destinations themselves, as overtourism leaves residents angry.

Putin to travel to Mongolia next week despite ICC warrant for his arrest

September 3 visit will be Putin’s first trip to an ICC member state since warrant was issued last year over suspected war crimes in Ukraine.

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Mongolia’s stepped up tourism push plays on nomad culture, open spaces

Mongolia, famous for Genghis Khan, the wide-open steppes and its hunting eagles, is trying to attract a million tourists a year with its Welcome to MonGOlia campaign.

The sun rises over a ger in Mongolia’s Orkhon Valley. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Future murky for Russia-China pipeline as Mongolia omits project from plan

Mongolia has left the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline connecting Russia and China out of a long-term action plan, a move observers attribute to sanctions against Moscow and testy price negotiations.

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The Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline project remains in a holding pattern as Russia, China and Mongolia have not finalised the details necessary for construction to begin. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | Developing nations suffer for rich world’s climate complacency

If leading central banks can grow their balance sheets by billions of dollars during the pandemic, they can do the same to fight climate change.

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How to say place names most get wrong like Laos, Oaxaca, Leicester

Think you can pronounce these hard-to-say countries, cities and other places? Try your hand at Phuket, New Orleans, Leicester, Reykjavík, Kaohsiung, Laos, Yosemite, Oaxaca, Edinburgh and more.

Mongolia opposition candidate beaten to death during election campaign

The man, a member of the Democratic Party, was killed on Saturday, police said on Sunday, adding that the circumstances of the attack have yet to be clarified. Election is expected on June 28.

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From left, Russian, Chinese and Mongolian flags. A Mongolian opposition candidate was beaten to death, authorities said. Violence during election campaigns is rare in the democratic country sandwiched between China and Russia. Photo: AP

Profile | She learned about the world through cinema. Now she’s making movies

Having wowed the film festival crowds with her debut feature, City of Wind, Portugal-based Mongolian director Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir reveals why her next project will see her return to her homeland.

Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir on the red carpet at the 20th Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco. Photo: Getty Images

Chinese troops sent by rail to Mongolia for first drill, signalling growing ties

Bilateral army drills in the Gobi Desert are a first between the two neighbours.

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Alibaba seeks growth in Mongolia with marketplace selling Chinese goods

Launched in partnership with a local tech group, ShoppyHub.mn aims to offer products from Chinese manufacturers on Alibaba’s wholesale marketplace 1688.com.

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How Inner Mongolia is emerging as a model for China’s ethnic affairs policy

Inner Mongolia trumpets its success in assimilating minority groups to promote national identity through language, censorship and local laws, and analysts say the measures are likely to be rolled out in other autonomous regions.

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Ethnic minorities, mostly Mongols, account for about 21 per cent of Inner Mongolia’s population of 24 million. Photo: Shutterstock

Where a Mongolian in Hong Kong eats ramen and dumplings that taste like home

Mongolia native Saruulgerel Enkh-Amgalan shares where he goes in Hong Kong for beef noodles and pierogi dumplings that remind him of home, and his go-to places for ramen, Nepalese momos and dim sum.

Should China stop blaming Mongolia for severe dust storms? A study suggests yes

Scientists have found the main factor leading to a rising number of sandstorms – and it is not Mongolia’s fault.

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Deadly blast in Mongolia caught on video

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Exclusive | Mongolia eyes 3-way summit with China, Russia to enhance ties and trade

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene says interconnectivity is being prioritised to enhance resource trade and investment flows, and his country is ready and waiting for its two neighbours to act.

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A gas valve is checked at a compressor station that is part of the Power of Siberia gas pipeline in Russia. Photo: Reuters

Russia’s Gazprom says gas flow to China set new daily record

While it did not disclose the volume of gas sent to China, Gazprom said last week it is working to ramp up supplies to Beijing via the Power of Siberia pipeline.

Mobile internet meets nomad tradition on the Mongolian steppe

With the lifestyle of nomads on the Mongolian steppe under threat, many are embracing the mobile internet to stay connected and ease their labour without giving up the best of their traditional ways.

World’s longest tunnel under way in Xinjiang as China seeks to boost ties

A highway tunnel under construction in China’s Xinjiang region is expected to be the world’s longest, and serve as a symbol of stronger ties with Central Asia.

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The Tianshan Shengli highway tunnel, now under construction, will be the world’s longest and enhance connectivity between China and Central Asia. Photo: Xinhua

Mongolia’s 7 new ‘pivotal’ land ports seek to boost ties with China, Russia

Seven new dry ports that Mongolia is building will help expedite the flow of goods, including critical coal headed for not only China, but also Europe.

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Seven new dry ports that Mongolia is building will help expedite the flow of goods, including critical coal headed for not only China, but also Europe. Photo: Imaginechina

Exclusive | Test to ‘no limit’ ties as China wields ‘bargaining power’ over Russian pipeline

Construction of the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline is likely to be slower than expected despite the ‘no limit’ strategic partnership between Beijing and Moscow.

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Australia frees Malaysian who murdered Mongolian woman after 8 years’ detention

Sirul Azhar Umar, who was convicted of the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu, has walked free after a landmark ruling by Australia’s High Court that outlawed indefinite immigration detention.

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Mongolia
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Mongolia. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Ulaanbaatar
Head of State
President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
Head of Government
Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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