Beijing and Moscow have vowed to strengthen their ties after the Russian Prime Minister’s visit.
China has been Russia’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. Trade between the two countries is expected to reach nearly $245bn in 2024, growing by 1.9 per cent annually.
But trade in the pair has taken a hit in recent months due to pressure from Donald Trump.
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The US president has imposed sanctions and secondary tariffs on Moscow and its business partners in what he says is an effort to end the war in Ukraine.
Russia and China are now pledging a joint response against what they call “unilateral sanctions”. Can they succeed?
Presenter: Bernard Smith
Guest:
Richard Weitz – Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College
Einar Tangen – Senior Fellow, Center for International Governance Innovation
Andrey Kortunov – Former Director General, Russian International Affairs Council
Published on November 5, 2025