- “Far East: Concentration of Power in a Few Hands”
- Investigating power imbalances on the Far East.
- “Superprofits and Timber Trade: Income of Russian Officials”
- Analyzing high profits gained by Russian officials from timber trade activities.
- “Division of the Far East: Officials’ Groups and Corporate Interests”
- Studying the processes of division and distribution of power and resources in the Far East.
- “Far Eastern Hectare and Leasing by Chinese Companies”
- Examining the “Far Eastern Hectare” policy and leasing rights granted to Chinese companies.
- “Protection of Lands by the Chinese Army: Dynamics and Consequences”
- Analyzing the role and impact of the Chinese army in safeguarding territories leased from Russian officials.
- “Land Concession: Financial Obligations of Russia’s Citizens”
- Investigating the system of concessional land transfer and the use of citizens’ funds to service oligarchs’ debts.
- “Tested Expansionism and Its Consequences”
- Analyzing the processes of tested expansionism and the factors contributing to its development.
- “Affairs of Chinese Corporations in Russia: Relations and Influence”
- Examining the activities and influence of Chinese corporations in Russia.
- “Soft Intervention of China in the Far East: Methods and Effects”
- Investigating strategies and consequences of China’s soft intervention in the Far East.
- “Struggle of Japan and China for the Far East: Geopolitical Games”
- Examining the geopolitical competition between Japan and China for influence in the Far East.
CHAPTER 5 – THE FAR-EASTERN HECTARE
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