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Putin seeks to seal China gas deal during September visit
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Moscow
RUSSIA's energy pivot towards Asia faces its sternest test early next month when President Vladimir Putin visits Beijing amid slumping oil prices and concerns over China's economic slowdown.
While Gazprom PJSC said on Aug 18 that talks over a second natural gas supply contract with China are "showing good dynamics", the Beijing government damped Russian hopes that a deal will be signed on Mr Putin's two-day trip starting Sept 2.
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