中俄博览会举行—— 为发掘双边经贸潜力提供广阔平台

Core Points - The China-Russia relationship and bilateral economic cooperation demonstrate stability and resilience despite external challenges [1][2] - The 9th China-Russia Expo held from July 7 to 10 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, showcased over 1,500 Russian representatives and more than 300 Chinese companies focusing on high-end manufacturing, energy cooperation, and technological innovation [1][2] Economic Cooperation - China has maintained its position as Russia's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, while Russia ranks as China's fifth-largest trading partner [2] - The bilateral trade volume between the Sverdlovsk region and China is expected to exceed $3 billion in 2024, with a focus on meat products, vegetable oils, and ice cream [3] - The China-Russia Expo provided a platform for various economic promotion activities, facilitating cooperation between local governments and businesses [3][5] Investment Opportunities - An upgraded investment agreement was signed in May, which is expected to attract more Chinese enterprises to invest in Russia [4] - Chinese investors are actively participating in infrastructure projects across various sectors in Russia, including industry, agriculture, and logistics [4] - The improving business environment in Russia is seen as a significant factor for attracting Chinese investments [4][5] Emerging Sectors - Both countries are exploring new cooperation directions in emerging fields such as cross-border e-commerce, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence [5] - The local cooperation mechanism between China and Russia is continuously improving, with active exchanges between local delegations and businesses [2][5]