Belt, Road boosts trade

Trade between China and Russia is expected to grow thanks to the opportunities created by the Belt and Road Initiative, experts said.

"In the next one to two years, Sino-Russian trade will likely continue delivering double-digit growth, partly bolstered by their strong economic complementarities," Wei Jianguo, vice-president of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, said on Monday.

Also, China's investment in Russia is expected to grow significantly, and the two countries will also work more closely to invest in third countries, especially economies along the Belt and Road, said Wei, a former vice-minister of commerce.