Following President Trump's less-than-ideal trade negotiations in China, Russian President Vladimir Putin is now seeking a significant oil and gas deal with the country. The article hints at the complex geopolitical landscape influencing these negotiations.

Last week, US President Donald Trump landed in China aiming to secure the kind of blockbuster trade deals he championed nine years ago – spanning everything from soybeans to aircraft and energy. By the time he departed, it was clear that reality would fall far short of expectations. Despite Trump hailing a “fantastic deal”, China did not announce the massive buying spree that many had anticipated. Now, just days after Trump’s exit, Russian President Vladimir Putin is arriving in China with...