Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China by praising the solid partnership between Russia and China. He emphasized the resilience of their economic relationship and increasing trade despite international challenges. Putin also highlighted the significance of their cooperation in multilateral organizations, showing the strategic alignment between the two […]
US License Expiration Imperils Russia-China Trade in Chinese Yuan
A U.S. license allowing transactions with key players in Russia’s financial system expires on Oct. 12. This could make it harder and more expensive for Russian businesses to trade with China in yuan. The yuan is currently the most traded foreign currency in Russia after Western sanctions and Russia’s de-dollarization efforts. Chinese banks are wary […]
BRICS Eyes Petroyuan for Oil Trade Amid Dedollarization Push, Expert Says
BRICS nations are considering adopting the petroyuan for oil trade as part of their ongoing dedollarization efforts, according to economic expert Herbert Poenisch. He noted the BRICS group may discuss alternatives to the petrodollar at their Kazan summit. He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s potential shift towards the petroyuan and Russia’s plans to reduce dollar reliance. However, […]
How China’s Economic Slowdown Will Transform Global Trade, Expert Insights
China’s slowing economy is poised to redefine its global trade relationships, particularly with the Global South. Assistant professor Ning Leng of Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy discussed how these internal economic challenges might prompt China to boost investments in regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America. China’s Economic Shift and Its Global Implications […]
Russian Foreign Minister States Barter Trade Is Under Consideration for Bilateral Settlements With China
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that a barter trade system could be organized with China to overcome the current settlement problems. Lavrov noted that a similar system was studied by Brazil’s Lula outside the BRICS organization, proposing barter settlements among countries in Latin America and the Caribbean region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov […]