OREANDA-NEWS  The trade turnover between Russia and China continues to grow sharply in 2023. Having increased by 30 percent, it will reach 220-230 billion dollars, the President of Russia said during a direct line, combined with the final press conference. 

The Head of State called the level of relations between Russia and China unprecedented high, noting that the interaction of the countries is one of the essential guarantors of stability in the world.

"We have said many times that we hope to achieve a trade turnover of $200 billion next year. We will have it this year, not next year, but this year — over 200 billion. We had a 31 percent increase in trade turnover last year, and this year there will be a 30 percent increase. We are steadily developing our economic ties, and in a variety of areas," Putin said.

As reported in January-November, the trade turnover between Russia and China increased by 26.7 percent in 2023, reaching a record high. According to the data of the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China, in 11 months it amounted to $ 218.7 billion.