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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • Russia aims hit $200 billion of trade with China this year and vowed to bring its relationship with Beijing to a "new level." 
  • The Kremlin also reiterated its "no limits" strategic partnership with China.
  • Russia has increasingly relied on China after being shunned by the West over its war on Ukraine.

Russia is aiming for $200 billion of trade with China this year as it seeks to take its partnership with the Beijing to a "new level," officials said.

Trade between China and Russia hit an all-time high of $190 billion in 2022, according to data from the Chinese General Administration of Customs.