# Russia, China could set new trade turnover record by year-end — envoy

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- TASS, 2026-08-17 07:48 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2174009

> Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui said bilateral trade reached $159 billion from January to July 2026, up 26% from the same period last year. He said steady growth in economic cooperation could lift turnover to a new all-time high by year-end, while investment is expected to remain stable. He spoke at the SPROUTS forum in Kazan.