The China-Russia trade partnership has seen remarkable growth, with Chinese exports to Russia booming, and Russians turning to China for various goods. Heihe is a prime example of this close economic bond. Russia's shift towards China due to the Ukraine conflict has led to expanded trade, and even a positive portrayal of Russia in Chinese media and culture.
China’s Profits from Trade with Russia A truck dealership on China’s border with Russia has doubled its sales due to Russian customers. China’s exports to Russia are strong, with Chinese construction workers building warehouses and office towers at the border. This reflects the growing economic ties between the two countries. Russia’s shift from the West to China for purchases, due to the Ukraine invasion, has benefited China. In return, Russia has sold oil and natural gas to China at discounted rates. Trade between the two countries surpassed $200 billion in the first 11 months of this year, exceeding earlier expectations. China’s social media influencers are flocking to Harbin, China, to pose in Russian garb in front of a former Russian cathedral, reflecting the popularity of Russian culture in China. The former St. Sophia Cathedral in Harbin, China, a remnant of the city’s Russian past, has become a destination for social media influencers dressing in Russian costume. Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times A Chinese shopper waiting to buy goods at a mall specializing in Russian products.Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times
China’s Profits from Trade with Russia A truck dealership on China’s border with Russia has doubled its sales due to Russian customers. China’s exports to Russia are strong, with Chinese construction workers building warehouses and office towers at the border. This reflects the growing economic ties between the two countries. Russia’s shift from the West to China for purchases, due to the Ukraine invasion, has benefited China. In return, Russia has sold oil and natural gas to China at discounted rates. Trade between the two countries surpassed $200 billion in the first 11 months of this year, exceeding earlier expectations. China’s social media influencers are flocking to Harbin, China, to pose in Russian garb in front of a former Russian cathedral, reflecting the popularity of Russian culture in China. The former St. Sophia Cathedral in Harbin, China, a remnant of the city’s Russian past, has become a destination for social media influencers dressing in Russian costume. Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times A Chinese shopper waiting to buy goods at a mall specializing in Russian products.Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times