The 22nd China International Food and Beverage Exhibition in Shanghai saw the participation of several Russian agricultural companies, marking a significant growth in Russian agricultural exports to China. In 2020, the trade volume of Sino-Russian agricultural products reached a record high of US$5.55 billion, with China's imports of these products increasing by 13.7% to US$4.09 billion. Russian companies like Mirorg are optimistic about the Chinese market and plan to expand beef exports using the 'Belt and Road' railway transportation. The Russian Export Center President, Nikishina, acknowledged China as Russia's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade exceeding US$100 billion in 2020.