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China-Mongolia relations
What to Watch as Mongolia’s Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Visits China
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
His discussions with Chinese leaders will focus on issues such as a long-desired cross-border railway and the coal trade, with domestic politics lurking in the background.
Mongolia’s Prime Minister Looks to Boost All-Important Economic Ties With China
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
Mongolia and China seem to be moving forward on long-hoped-for cross-border infrastructure and joint energy projects, while stepping up technology cooperation.
Mongolia and China Celebrate 75 Years of Partnership
By Bolor Lkhaajav
2024 also marks milestone anniversaries for the foundational treaty between China and Mongolia, as well as their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Mongolia’s Strategic Shift in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape
By Jeffrey Reeves
Mongolian leadership has adopted a more strategic approach to foreign policy, while public opinion has increasingly favored Russia and China as Mongolia’s most reliable partners.
Why Did China, Mongolia, and Russia Skip Their Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at This Year’s SCO Gathering?
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
Instead, a trilateral foreign ministerial level meeting between China, Mongolia, and Russia was held. What does the change mean?
Will Xi Jinping Visit Mongolia in 2024?
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
Many factors both inside and outside Mongolia may affect the Chinese leader’s rumored visit to Ulaanbaatar next year.
The Rise of Mongolia: Minerals, Trade and ‘the Third Way’
By Nathaniel Schochet and Earl Carr
Mongolia is intent on making sure it has diplomatic and economic options beyond its two neighbors.
The Mongolia-China-Russia Trilateral After the Belt and Road Forum
By Bolor Lkhaajav
All three countries have different, if convergent, goals for their trilateral cooperation, headlined by the Power of Siberia 2 mega-project.
Mongolia Aims for ‘New Heights’ in Relations With China
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
The Mongolian prime minister’s six-day trip to China highlights the increasingly close relationship between China and Mongolia.
Mongolian Prime Minister’s Visit to China Envisages Deeper Economic Ties
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Both China and Mongolia are keen to expand their economic ties, and state-owned enterprises will play a key role in that.
China’s Grip on Mongolia’s Quest for Spiritual Leadership
By Amar Adiya
The search for the next Jebtsundamba Khutuktu is being complicated by Beijing’s desire to assert control over Tibetan Buddhism – even outside China’s borders.
What Does Xi Jinping’s Third Term Mean for China-Mongolia Relations?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Since Xi assumed office, Mongolia has seen three different president, but the overall trajectory of the relationship has remained stable.
Mongolia, China Look to Bolster Economic Activities in the Post-COVID Era
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The end of China's zero COVID policies will allow Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to accelerate the pledges made during President Khurelsukh’s November visit to China.
China-Financed Hydroelectric Power Plant Faces Popular Opposition in Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Critics say the Erdeneburen hydroelectric power plant, which will be Mongolia’s largest, risks devastating crucial wetlands.
A New Russian Gas Pipeline Is a Bad Idea for Mongolia
By Munkhnaran Bayarlkhagva
The Soyuz-Vostok pipeline, part of the larger Power of Siberia 2 project, will make Mongolia even more vulnerable to pressure from its autocratic neighbors.
China, Mongolia Finalize Major Railroad Crossing Points
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia has been pushing for progress on the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod railway in particular for years.
Mongolia Seizes the Diplomatic Moment
By Shannon Tiezzi
In the space of just five days, Mongolian officials have held high-level talks with China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States
As Mongolia Welcomes China’s Foreign Minister, Citizens Protest
By Shannon Tiezzi
Mongolians are pushing their government to speak out about the treatment of ethnic Mongolians in China.
Mongolia: Bridge or Buffer in Northeast Asia?
By Elizabeth Wishnick
Reflections from the 6th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue and beyond.
After Anti-China Campaign Rhetoric, Mongolia’s President Congratulates China on National Day
By Charlotte Gao
Campaign talk aside, Mongolia still depends overwhelmingly on China.
Will a Battulga Victory in Mongolia’s Election Mark a Shift Toward Russia?
By Gregory Xanthos
The current favorite in the pending runoff has a soft spot for Putin, and harsh warnings about China.
A Conversation With Mongolia's Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil
By Peter Bittner
Mongolian Minister of Foreign Affairs Tsend Munkh-Orgil gives an exclusive interview to The Diplomat.
China Needs to Get Over the Dalai Lama’s Visit to Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
It's Mongolia's right to invite a religious leader to visit. China is exaggerating the political significance.
The Dalai Lama in Mongolia: 'Tournament of Shadows' Reborn
By M.A. Aldrich
Buddhism in Mongolia has always had a strong connection to geopolitics.
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