The trade between China and the Russian Federation increased to a record $ 240 billion in 2023: what was bought

According to the China's Main Customs Office, Russia imports Xiaomi and Realme smartphones after US and European brands left the aggressor market. In 2023, the trade between China and the Russian Federation increased to a new record. Despite the war in Ukraine, economic relations between Beijing and Moscow have strengthened. About it reports Business Insider with reference to China's Main Customs Office.

According to the Office, Doliova trade between the two countries increased by 26% - from $ 190 billion to $ 240 billion in 2023. From the beginning of a full -scale invasion, China has been buying cheap Russian oil. It is noted that now the standard brand of Urals is traded at $ 18 per barrel compared to Brent. Meanwhile, Russia imports smartphones from Chinese retailers, such as Xiaomi and Realme, after US and European brands have left the aggressor market.

In general, according to China Main Customs Office, in 2023 Chinese exports to Russia increased by 47%and imports by 13%. "China took a neutral stance on the war in Ukraine, and he and Russia advertised" not limited "partnership of the two countries last year," the publication said. At that time, the volume of trade between the US and China for the first time since 2019 has decreased. The total turnover between the two countries fell by 12%to $ 664 billion.

We will remind, the representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense Vadim Skibitsky reported that the Russian Federation does not lose hope that it will be able to get the desired ammunition from China in the near future.