BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s yuan-denominated exports to Russia grew 4.76% in June from a yr earlier, quicker than the 0.92% tempo in Might, however nonetheless a lot slower than double-digit export development at the start of the yr, customs information confirmed on Friday.
China’s outbound shipments to Russia fell in March and April earlier than swinging again to development in Might. Although the US imposed sanctions in June on the one Russian financial institution department in China, President Vladimir Putin visited China in Might and helped guarantee the 2 international locations have fee options, Reuters reported final month, citing sources.
Nonetheless, China’s total imports from Russia fell 6.7% in June in yuan phrases, an even bigger tempo than the two.2% fall in Might, customs information confirmed.
Two-way commerce worth between the 2 international locations continues to develop, rising to 143.9 billion yuan ($19.81 billion) final month, up 2.3% from 140.7 billion yuan in Might.
The shut neighbours have been pushing for nearer financial cooperation notably within the power sector, and Russia’s Gazprom (MCX:) will begin pipeline fuel exports to China of 10 billion cubic metres a yr in 2027, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller informed an annual shareholders’ assembly on June 28.
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