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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.

We are the essential source for Russia-China business and provide in-depth analysis of bilateral trade, investment, joint ventures, and market entry strategies. This is your guide to succeeding in this critical partnership.

Caspian
Featured October 15, 2025

Russia, Caspian States Discuss INSTC, Multilateral Development: Economic & Development Analysis

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held his annual meeting on Monday (October 13th) with the heads of the four diplomatic missions of the Caspian states. In attendance were Azerbaijani Ambassador Rahman Mustafayev, Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali, Kazakh Ambassador Dauren Abayev, and Turkmen Ambassador Esen Aidogdyev. The meeting was also attended by G.B. Karasin, Chairman […]

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Nexperia
Featured October 14, 2025

Netherlands Seizure Of Chinese Assets Is A Test Run For Seizure Of Russia’s Frozen Capital

The Netherlands’ seizure of China’s privately held Nexperia semiconductor manufacturer is, we believe, a test run of any potential geopolitical fallout of Belgium’s Euroclear seizing Russia’s frozen capital—an issue that has divided the EU, with those suggesting it should go ahead and others warning of significant repercussions.     Nexperia is based in the Netherlands and has […]

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CIS 2
October 13, 2025

CIS + Trade & Development Platform To Be Created: Potential Partners and Analysis

The Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States member countries have approved the creation of the CIS Plus platform at the Dushanbe summit, according to a list of documents signed following the summit published by the Kremlin. In addition to declarations and concepts on security issues—counterterrorism and military cooperation—the leaders also adopted a […]

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Tourism
October 8, 2025

Russia To Give Visa-Free Access To Visitors From China, Malaysia & Saudi Arabia

Russia is to introduce a reciprocal visa-free regime with China, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, according to a Government strategic session on tourism development. A simplified visa regime with these countries should attract an additional two million foreign tourists. The number of foreigners visiting Russia is projected to grow from 5 million at present to 11 […]

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China Meal
October 7, 2025

Russian Exports Of Seed Meal & Cake To China Grow By 2.3 Times In 8M 2025

China’s imports of sunflower meal and cake from Russia grew by 2.3 times in the first eight months of this year to reach 658,000 tonnes, valued at US$203 million, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs. The largest volumes purchased were for sunflower meal and cake, at 355,000 tonnes, while supplies of rapeseed […]

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Arkhangelsk
October 6, 2025

Arkhangelsk Port Development To See Capacity Rise To 1 Million TEU Per Annum

The Arkhangelsk Regional Governor, Alexander Tsybulsky, has announced that Arkhangelsk Port is to develop a deep-water hub modelled on the Chinese ports of Tianjin and Ningbo-Zhoushan, which are world leaders in cargo turnover, digitalization, and robotization. As a result, one of Russia’s oldest ports will become the main gateway to the Northern Sea Route, a […]

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China Agriculture Barley
October 3, 2025

Russia Looking For Increased China Market Access In Winter Crops & Wood Pellets

Russia has prepared a number of initiatives to increase trade with China and is counting on the country to open its market to imports of Russian fuel pellets and lift restrictions on imports of winter wheat and barley, according to Maxim Reshetnikov, the Russian Economic Development Minister. Reshetnikov was speaking at the Sub-Commission for Trade […]

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Sakhalin
October 3, 2025

Russia To Increase Far East LNG Exports To China

Russia, which signed a number of documents in early September to increase gas exports to China through pipelines, also plans to ramp up exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the country, particularly from the Arctic LNG 2 and Sakhalin-2 projects, according to Russia’s Energy Minister, Sergei Tsivilev. He stated that “We have very substantial […]

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