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’s Pivot To Asia has been asked for comments by World Geostrategic Insights for what it terms “Russia’s shift to the global south.” In four detailed and highly complex questions – we provide the answers about issues concerning Russia’s identity, the prospects for a “Greater Eurasia”, Russia’s relationship with China, and the impact of sanctions […]
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) considers broader cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a crucial avenue of its activities, Eurasian Economic Commission Board Chairman Bakytzhan Sagintayev has said, speaking at a CIS international economic forum in Moscow. “Broader cooperation with the SCO is a key avenue for us. The EAEU and the SCO […]
The phrase “Russia’s Pivot to Asia” has been in use for over a decade – and deployed by many to describe the reactions of Russia towards to economic sanctions imposed by the West. Those began in 2012. So, with over ten years of tracking this phenomenon, how accurate has Western media been in detailing what […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China in May for talks with Xi Jinping, in what would be the Kremlin chief’s first overseas trip of his new presidential term. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that “Several presidential visits and several high-level contacts are being prepared at the moment. We will inform you as we […]
Despite general Western negativity concerning China, its industrial activity picked up at the start of the year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The news is relevant to Russia’s Pivot to Asia as it suggests that inexpensive Russia energy is helping create a boost to China’s manufacturing sector output. China’s industrial production […]
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Russia’s maritime crude oil exports have reached a record level in 2024, as shipments from Russian terminals in the Far East regained momentum. Oil production spiked by 590,000 barrels daily in the week ending March 10. This upswing came after Russia renewed its commitment to the OPEC+ effort to mitigate against a global market glut […]
The Kazakh Minister of National Economy Bauyrzhan Kudaibergenov, has said that over 40 foreign investor, with assets worth more than US$1.5 billion have completed the process of relocation from Russia to Kazakhstan. “Today, the government is working on the relocation of foreign companies, including large enterprises. We have about 400 companies from more than 30 […]
Vladimir Efimov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations, has stated on March 10 that Russia’s capital city now concludes about 80% of contracts for the purchase of Russian goods on its Russian supplier portal. He stated that “In 2023, Moscow customers concluded 130,400 contracts on our supplier portal […]
Developing Agricultural Express Routes Via EAEU, Iran, Middle East, India & China The Eurasian Economic Commission, the governing body for the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) held meetings with Iran in mid-March side to discuss the development of the Eurasian Agroexpress project. This is aimed at developing exports of agricultural products from Eurasian Economic Union member […]
Russia’s economy continues to successfully battle through hardships while continuing to grow stronger, The Economist has reported on March 10, and has repeatedly “defied the doomsayers”. The publication added that Russia’s economic performance appears to be returning to pre-conflict levels despite numerous rounds of unprecedented sanctions imposed by the West over the past two years. […]
The Financial Times has reported that China’s foreign trade grew faster than expected in the first two months of 2024, driven partly by electronics and increased exports to emerging markets and Russia, with Beijing’s foreign minister touting “a new paradigm” in relations with Moscow. China’s total exports rose by 7.1% in January and February compared […]
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