On May 16, 2024, in Beijing, Sergei Dankvert, Head of Rosselkhoznadzor, and Yu Jianhua, Head of the General Administration of Customs of China, signed a Protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Jerusalem artichoke exported from Russia to China. This was part of a state visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Additionally, a Protocol on inspection, quarantine, and veterinary sanitary requirements for beef exported from Russia to China was re-signed, expanding the list of allowed by-products. These agreements aim to enhance trade relations and increase the profitability of Russian exports to China.