THEORY AND CONCEPTION OF CHINA-RUSSIA FREE TRADE AREA

China and Russia have a long history of trade. After entering the 21st century, China and Russia joined the World Trade Organization successively, and China-Russia trade has entered a new stage. In 2025, China-Russia bilateral trade continued to grow, surpassing 228,1 billion U.S. dollars. The construction of the China-Russia Free Trade Area is conducive to exploring the trade potential between the two countries and enhancing the previous trade cooperation between the two countries.