Belt and Road to make Russia-China trade more balanced – expert

Russia and China complement one another economically, according to political scientist Joseph Cheng. He said the two countries’ trade could become even more balanced with the help of the Belt & Road Initiative.
Speaking  ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival to Beijing on Thursday, he said that Russia’s role is very important, particularly due to its significant natural resources.

He explained that Russia’s supplies of natural resources reduce China’s dependence on the Middle East...