Archive · 24 Dec 2025
China-Russia ties strengthen amid Western sanctions
China and Russia are becoming closer friends, especially because they are both facing problems from the United States and Europe.
A big Russian leader said that their friendship is the strongest it has ever been.
They are working together more, especially in trade, and they are using their own money instead of dollars.
The United States and Europe have put many rules and punishments on Russia because of the war in Ukraine, but China and Russia are still working together.
China buys a lot of oil and gas from Russia, and they say this is okay because it is legal.
The United States says China buys most of Russia's energy, and India buys a lot too.
China has warned the United States that if they try to stop this trade, China will defend itself.
China-Russia relations are at their highest level in history, with deepening mutual trust and cooperation.
The US and EU sanctions against Russia have not weakened ties between Beijing and Moscow.
Almost all bilateral trade between China and Russia is conducted in local currencies.
China defends its trade with Russia as legitimate and lawful, warning of countermeasures against US sanctions.
China is the largest importer of Russian energy, with India being the second-largest importer of Russian oil.
- Who
- China and Russia
- What
- Strengthening of bilateral ties despite Western sanctions
- When
- Since 2022, with recent statements made in December 2023
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To counter Western sanctions and foster closer economic and political ties
- Diplomat
- Igor Morgulov, Russia's ambassador to China
- Event
- Forum at Renmin University in Beijing
- Sanctions
- US and EU sanctions against Russia since 2022
- Trade
- Almost all bilateral trade conducted in local currencies
- China's Stance
- Defends trade with Russia as legitimate and lawful
- US Treasury Secretary
- Scott Bessent
- China's Energy Imports
- 60% of Russian energy supplies
- India's Role
- Second-largest importer of Russian oil