This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the data of the main customs department of the PRC.

It is noted that Chinese exports to Russia in January-May fell by 7.3% year on year to $ 16.94 billion, while supplies from Russia to China decreased by 2.1% to $ 23.94 billion.

Separately, in May, trade between the two countries reached $ 7.36 billion, China delivered $ 3.8 billion to Russia, and Russia to China - $ 3.56 billion.

In March, an increase of 5.6% in the trade turnover between Russia and the PRC for January and February of the current year was reported.