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.
Authorities keen on greater trade but wary of encouraging new investments

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