A bustling new bridge connecting Heihe (China) and Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is reshaping cross-border trade, with trucks packed with goods like electronics ๐ฅ๏ธ, textiles ๐งฅ, and agricultural products ๐ฅ crossing the Heilongjiang River daily. This infrastructure project symbolizes deepening collaboration between the Chinese mainland and Russia, as both nations prioritize economic ties amid global supply chain shifts.
Local businesses report a 30% surge in trade volume since the bridge opened, calling it a โlifeline for small enterprises.โ Cultural exchanges are flourishing too: Russian cafes in Heihe serve borscht alongside dumplings ๐ฅ, blending traditions. Analysts say the partnership could inspire similar cross-border models in Central Asia. ๐๐ผ
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China-Russia border cities build mutually beneficial trade ties
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