Group 1 - The Russia-China Forum (RCF) will be held from May 19 to 20 in Khabarovsk, focusing on "Joint Development Cooperation of the Greater Ussuri" with over 20 thematic meetings planned [1][3] - The forum is expected to gather over 1,000 participants, including representatives from federal and local government, senators, entrepreneurs, and top experts from both Russia's Far East and China [3][4] - Key topics will include industrial, investment, transportation, tourism, trade, and ecological cooperation, as well as mechanisms for cross-cultural exchange and youth interaction [3][4] Group 2 - The forum has strategic significance, enhancing the comprehensive partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid global political turbulence [4][5] - Discussions will focus on joint project opportunities, characteristics of the Chinese market, and measures to overcome business barriers [4][5] - One of the main topics will be the development of Ussuri River islands, including the prospects for year-round cargo and passenger checkpoints and the establishment of an international transport corridor connecting Russia and China [4][5] Group 3 - The forum will also address the effective cooperation between enterprises, prospects for joint technology projects, and the development of industrial and technology parks [5][6] - A core session titled "China-Russia: Hand in Hand for Prosperity" will cover the current and future state of the strategic partnership, the role of friendly city relations in regional cooperation, and the development of small and micro enterprises [4][5] - The event aims to identify new cooperation directions and develop projects, with B2B negotiations planned between entrepreneurs from nine Russian regions and five Chinese provinces [5][6] Group 4 - Tourism and cross-cultural exchange will be discussed, including emerging tourism trends, visitor flow management, and overcoming communication barriers [6] - The forum will explore women's entrepreneurship projects, green energy development, youth cooperation programs, and joint efforts in infectious disease prevention [6] - The event is supported by various Russian governmental bodies and organizations, highlighting the importance of the Khabarovsk region in promoting bilateral cooperation [6][7]