
Trade turnover between Russia and China increased by 28.4% in eight months
China is Russia's largest trading partner, and trade between the countries in the first eight months increased by 28.4% to $185.05 billion, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said.
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China is Russia's largest trading partner, supplying energy and food.
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China is Russia's largest trading partner.
Russia is one of the key suppliers of energy resources, food, and raw materials to the Chinese market.
Trade turnover between Russia and China in the first eight months of this year increased by 28.4% compared to the same period in 2025.
MOSCOW, September 10 - RIA Novosti. China is Russia's largest trading partner, while Russia is among the key suppliers of energy resources, food, and raw materials to the Chinese market, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
“In recent years, Russia and China have created a solid basis for economic interaction. China is the largest trading partner for the Russian Federation, and Russia is among the key suppliers of energy resources, food, and raw materials to the Chinese market,” he said, speaking at the VII Russian-Chinese Forum.
According to Chinese customs data, trade turnover between Russia and China in the first eight months of this year increased by 28.4% compared to the same period in 2025, amounting to $185.05 billion.

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