China and EEU: A spokesperson from China’s Foreign Ministry has promised that Russia’s eastern neighbour will cooperate with the Eurasian Economic Union.“All member states of the Eurasian Economic Union are friendly neighbours of China,” Hua Chunying told a press conference on January 5. “The Chinese side respects efforts by parties concerned to advance regional economic cooperation and supports their pursuit for common development by drawing on each other’s strength and sharing interests. The Chinese side is also willing to carry out cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union and work hand in hand for regional peace, stability and development.” Times of Central Asia