Russia has started working on a huge new gas pipeline to China, which will also pass through Kazakhstan. This pipeline is expected to deliver up to 45 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas every year, with China set to receive 35 bcm, and Kazakhstan getting the rest.

The project is extremely important for all three countries. Russia and China are already close economic partners, and this new pipeline is expected to strengthen their energy ties even more. It’s not just about transporting gas ...