Russia and China deepen economic and energy ties, boosting trade, energy flows and coordination across BRICS and global forums.
Russia and China have built an expansive economic partnership while deepening coordination within BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the G20 and the UN Security Council. Both governments say their growing network of bilateral projects and multilateral cooperation is aimed at shielding their economies from external pressure and advancing a more “multipolar” world order.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to Beijing, which began on Tuesday, is expected to further strengthen ties between the neighbouring powers.
RT examines the key pillars of Russia-China economic cooperation.
Bilateral trade has exceeded $200 billion for three straight years, surpassing $240 billion in 2025. Trade turnover reached $85.2 billion in the first four months of 2026, up nearly 20% year-on-year, according to customs data.
