Russian-Chinese trade began to achieve fairly rapid development in the late 1980s. In recent years, however, bilateral trade has shown a declining trend. In 1997, the amount dropped by 10.6 percent from 1996 to US$6.1...Russian-Chinese trade began to achieve fairly rapid development in the late 1980s. In recent years, however, bilateral trade has shown a declining trend. In 1997, the amount dropped by 10.6 percent from 1996 to US$6.12 billion. Whether in Moscow or Beijing, people distinctly realize that both sides earnestly hope to enhance cooperation on a brand-new basis. For this purpose, both governments are putting into practice longterm mutually beneficial large cooperation projects in areas of technological investment. In December 1997, the two sides signed the contract on展开更多
文摘Russian-Chinese trade began to achieve fairly rapid development in the late 1980s. In recent years, however, bilateral trade has shown a declining trend. In 1997, the amount dropped by 10.6 percent from 1996 to US$6.12 billion. Whether in Moscow or Beijing, people distinctly realize that both sides earnestly hope to enhance cooperation on a brand-new basis. For this purpose, both governments are putting into practice longterm mutually beneficial large cooperation projects in areas of technological investment. In December 1997, the two sides signed the contract on