Chinese regions chase business opportunities in Russia as West exits

Authorities keen on greater trade but wary of encouraging new investments

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China has maintained trade with Russia even as major economies like the U.S. impose extensive sanctions on Russia. © Reuters

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- As Beijing opposes Western sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, local Chinese governments are eager to support companies' expansion into a Russian market that global multinationals have abandoned.

In an online forum geared toward investors, Shanghai-listed Senci Electric Machinery said it is looking for opportunities in Russia and Ukraine and will set up a sales team "at an appropriate time."

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