BEIJING: Russia said on Tuesday (Sep 2) it had signed a legally binding agreement with China to build a new cross-border gas pipeline, the latest effort by the allies to deepen economic and energy ties. The memorandum of understanding for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline was signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to China, the Kremlin said. Although hailed as a breakthrough in long-running negotiations, the deal is not yet definitive, with key details such as pricing still