Core Insights - The Second China-Russia Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Development Forum was held in Moscow, focusing on new paths and development prospects for cooperation between SMEs of both countries [1][3] Group 1: Forum Highlights - Over 200 representatives from the political, business, and academic sectors of China and Russia participated in discussions [1] - Chinese Ambassador to Russia Liu Jun emphasized the significant role of SMEs in economic development and improving livelihoods, particularly in regional cooperation mechanisms like "Yangtze-Volga" and "Northeast-Far East" [1] - Liu noted that the current China-Russia relationship is at its historical best, with the effectiveness of the upgraded investment protection agreement and China's unilateral visa exemption policy for Russia opening broader cooperation opportunities [1] Group 2: Innovations in Trade - The president of the Russian Zhejiang Overseas Chinese Association, Cai Jianlin, highlighted breakthroughs in innovative trade models, including the launch of Zhejiang's first international cross-border road transport (TIR) route, enhancing trade facilitation between China and Russia [3] - Cai called for collaboration to seize opportunities and create a new chapter in China-Russia SME cooperation [3] Group 3: Economic Cooperation - Zhou Liqun, president of the Russian Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, pointed out the positive economic cooperation between the two countries, supported by recent Chinese government policies aimed at strengthening overseas service systems [5] - Zhou urged participating enterprises to strengthen collaboration and take proactive actions to contribute to the growth of China-Russia economic cooperation [5] Group 4: Logistics and Trade Efficiency - Cai Yihang from the Russian Xinertai Group shared innovations that reduced transportation time for the "Wenzhou-Russia Special Train" from 45 days to 20 days, and introduced a local settlement platform for cross-border transactions [5] - The TIR transport route from southern China to Moscow, set to open in December 2024, will further reduce transport time to 8-12 days, offering significant advantages in customs efficiency and cost-effectiveness [5] Group 5: Future Prospects - Participants agreed on the vast potential for cooperation in industrial manufacturing, digital economy, and cross-border logistics, given the steady growth and structural optimization of bilateral trade [6]