As a result of the “shale revolution,” the U.S. could emerge as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter. APR countries, major LNG importers − Japan and South Korea included, became a premium market for its commercialization. Due to economic factors of U.S. LNG projects, the U.S. has determined the trend of LNG trade development in the region, and its political leaders intend to use the exports for providing “energy dominance” of the U.S. The aim of this article is to appreciate the prospects of transforming LNG exports into a tool of economic and political influence of the U.S. in the APR.
This article examines the history of relations between Russian and Chinese theater. Features of the two countries’ intercultural interaction are highlighted. The author presents a detailed chronicle of presentations of Russian and Soviet classics on the Chinese stage. Special attention is given to the ties between the Russian Far East theater troupes and their Chinese counterparts.
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