China May Sign Deal to Import Russian Gas Before Hu’s Visit
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China, the world’s biggest energy consumer, may sign a deal to import Russian natural gas ahead of President Hu Jintao’s visit to Russia later this month, Assistant Foreign Minister Cheng Guoping said.
“Before Hu’s state visit, there will be a major agreement on natural gas,” Cheng told reporters in Beijing today, adding that Hu’s visit would take place June 15-18.