China-Russia Energy Trade Hits $47.6 Billion in 2025

The trade volume of energy resources between China and Russia reached $47.6 billion from January to August 2025, according to Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.

"Trade in energy resources between the two countries continues to develop steadily. The volume of Russia-China energy trade in the first eight months of this year reached $47.6 bln, accounting for one-third of our bilateral merchandise turnover," he said, The Caspian Post reports, citing local media.

He clarified that energy trade serves as ballast, stabilizing the overall trade turnover between the two countries. According to him, China and Russia have reached a "broad consensus" in the field of energy cooperation.