Russia and China strengthen economic and diplomatic ties amidst Ukraine conflict.
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Russia and China have signed a set of bilateral agreements to deepen investment in trade services, promote agricultural exports and boost sports cooperation. The visit by Russia's Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, to Beijing comes after G7 leaders called on Russia and China to be more transparent about their nuclear arsenals. Trade between the two countries has surged since the start of the invasion in Ukraine, with bilateral trade expected to reach $200bn this year. China has previously warned against the western alliance extending "its tentacles to the Asia-Pacific".
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