Russia-China bilateral trade has exceeded US$200 billion for three consecutive years, with China remaining vital for Russia’s economy. Key exports for Russia are oil and gas, while China sends cars, electronics, and industrial components, with both nations deepening strategic cooperation and substantial joint infrastructure projects and connectivity despite global pressures. The trade mix however is changing as Russia looks to access markets deeper into the country and its significant Central and Southern populations.
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Russia presented the concept and structure of the proposed BRICS Grain Exchange and how it will work at the 16th meeting of the BRICS Economic and Foreign Trade ministers in Jaipur last week, according to the Russian Economic Development Ministry. Russia proposed to create the BRICS Grain Exchange as a unified digital trading platform where […]
Russia has been developing a massive international railway strategy that includes multiple industrial development sectors and infrastructure across Central Asia, the Middle East, India, China, and deep into Southeast Asia on a scale little recognised. We deep dive the expansion of Russia’s railway development, how it is managing this, and the potential new routes that could become available.
The BRICS nations are discussing linking their payment systems and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as they explore ways to reduce the costs and increase the speed of cross-border payments, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra. He said that “Cross-border payments is an area of interest for all of us, including […]
Russia exported over 25,000 tonnes of crabs to China in the first half of 2026, up 25% year-on-year, and increased revenue from these exports by more than a third to US$697 million, according to data from China’s General Customs Administration. Russia’s Fish Union stated that demand for crabs in China was growing, partly due to […]
The VIII Russia-Kyrgyzstan Economic Forum has just finished in Issyk-Kul. With bilateral trade increasing by 25% in 2026, over US$800 million in investment agreements, and a further US$1 billion in development funds were agreed. We examine the future development of Russia-Kyrgyz trade and investments.
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The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, met with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi earlier this week. We discuss the current status of their bilateral relations, energy and trade developments, and discuss the rapidly evolving trade mix.
Russia is proposing a new ‘Water Silk Road’ making use of the Irtysh River, which transits all three countries and empties into the Arctic. Such a route would give China access to the Northern Sea Route.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers Summit has just concluded in Kyrgyzstan. Russia’s Foreign Minister also had specific meetings with China, Iran, and Pakistan. We discuss the key developments including the potential establishment of an SCO Development Bank.
We deep-dive the Russia-North Korea economic partnership and its developments following Madame Choe Son Hui’s visit to Moscow. Bilateral trade and economic integration are rapidly advancing with bilateral trade possibly already close to US$60 billion and significant infrastructure development taking place. We examine the underlying reasons for this unprecedented boom.
The Russia-China auto JV producing Tenet vehicles has just started production in St.Petersburg. The plant has been refitted after US auto maker General Motors pulled out of the Russian market incurring significant losses.
Russia has extended the visa-free programme for Chinese national until 31st December 2027. 834,460 Chinese tourists visited Russia last year with initial indications of a 138% increase of those numbers during 2026 to date.
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