The 10th China-Russia Expo, themed "Trust, Cooperation, and Mutual Benefit," is a flagship platform to boost bilateral regional ties, with regional representatives from both countries gathering to make connections and work on cooperation projects in different sectors.
Running from Sunday through Thursday in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, this year's expo invited representatives from 16 regions in Russia who are involved in projects spanning agricultural processing, logistics, industrial parks and sci-tech collaboration.
"I represent the Tver Oblast, the largest region in central Russia. This is our second time in Harbin. At our booth, we are showcasing products from the food industry and the agro-industrial complex -- items that, in our view, have great potential in China. We expect this expo to yield new contacts and help promote our products. We are seeing a great many visitors, including business representatives, who are actively interested in our booth," said Alexander Kalinkin, Deputy Minister of Economic Development for the Tver Oblast.
Alongside the exhibitions, the expo is also hosting the sixth China-Russia Forum on Interregional Cooperation, an established platform that has become instrumental in nurturing bilateral regional ties.
"The vast majority of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation maintain trade and economic ties with China, with regions like Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Moscow Oblast, the Irkutsk Oblast, Primorsky Krai, and the Republic of Tatarstan seeing the most active bilateral engagements. It should be emphasized separately that cooperation between the regions of the Far Eastern Federal District and China's border regions is developing at a rapid pace," said Vladimir Ilyichev, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, in his keynote speech at the forum.
Since its launch in 2014, the China-Russia Expo has operated as a direct trading platform, held alternately in the two countries. Over the years, it has drawn more than 7,200 companies and over a million visitors.
The 2026 edition brings together representatives from 24 ministries, regions, and business organizations from both sides to host around 100 events across more than 20 industry sectors. Over 1,500 companies from 46 countries and regions are taking part in the exhibition, including about 300 Russian enterprises.
China-Russia Expo deepens regional cooperation across sectors
Guests at events marking the second International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations have spoken highly of the significance of the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) and commended China's contribution to promoting dialogue among civilizations, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.
At a press conference in Beijing, spokesman Lin Jian briefed the reporters on the events held at the UN headquarters and in cities home to multiple UN entities to mark the second International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, as well as on a report on dialogue among civilizations released by the China Institute of International Studies on the day.
"Three years ago, President Xi Jinping put forth the GCI, highlighting the need for civilizations to live together in harmony. Establishing the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations is an important step to implement the GCI. Today marks the second International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations. As the initiator, China, together with the UN and other international organizations, held a variety of events across the globe," Lin said.
"Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi delivered a video address and proposed to facilitate dialogue among civilizations from four aspects: First, champion mutual respect and promote harmonious coexistence of civilizations; second, champion putting the people first and cement the foundation of exchanges among civilizations; third, champion both heritage and innovation to drive the progress of civilization; fourth, champion exchanges and mutual learning and improve mechanisms for dialogue among civilizations," said the spokesman.
"President of Colombia Gustavo Petro, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Miguel Angel Moratinos, and heads of UN entities and other international organizations in cities including Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi, and Hague have voiced their support for the events and delivered remarks. Various parties have spoken highly of the significance of the GCI in the world and commended China's contribution to promoting dialogue among civilizations. They also call on the international community to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to promote peace and development through dialogue among civilizations," he said.
"To further review and summarize China's experience, practices and major achievements in facilitating global dialogue among civilizations, the China Institute of International Studies today released the report China's Actions for Advancing Global Civilization Dialogue, which systemically states China's concepts, policies and achievements in promoting dialogue among civilizations and also looks ahead to China's next steps in this regard. You are all welcome to read the report," Lin said.
"Joint efforts from the international community are needed to promote dialogue among civilizations. China will work with all parties to take the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations as an opportunity to draw wisdom through dialogue among civilizations to tackle global difficulties and embrace more partners in this regard so as to build a community with a shared future for humanity together," he said.
China's contribution to promoting dialogue among civilizations widely acclaimed: spokesman
