This article highlights seven key stories from SCMP's recent reporting, covering a range of topics from international relations to resource discovery. It notes the deepening strategic alliance between China and Russia, with Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin signing agreements. The report also touches on the impact of the Iran conflict on Chinese investors and significant charitable contributions. AI
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RANK_REASON This is a digest of multiple unrelated news items, not a single cohesive story.
