The Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs noted the presence of growth points in relations with the Russian Federation

China has been Russia's largest trading partner for 16 years, but there is still a lot of potential in the relationship between the two countries. This was stated to Izvestia on June 4 by Zhou Lijun, Chairman of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

"The [relationship] There are still many potential growth points in Russia and China. Therefore, in a few years [the trade turnover] will be $300 billion, this is realistic," Liqyun said.

Among the areas with good potential for cooperation, he singled out the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), medicine, green technologies, agriculture, the processing industry and other industries.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 20, said that the comprehensive partnership between Russia and China is a model of interstate relations in a new era. According to him, cooperation between the parties is based on the principles of equality and consideration of each other's interests, mutual support, as well as friendship and "genuine good neighborliness." He added that Russia intends to further develop cooperation with China and actively work on international platforms.