Investment firm Caderus Capital said it has been working to promote cross-border investment between Russia and China. Managing director Andrei Akopian also hailed Russia central bank's move to increase investment in yuan assets as "the best way to increase the popularity of the Chinese RMB among Russian investors."

The first cross-river railway bridge connecting China with Russia has connected from both sides on Mar 20, further paving the way for the bridge to be operational within this year.

One of the largest Chinese investment firms and an active overseas investor, Fosun Group, has acquired a minority stake in Prod.Center, a Russian company running the top B2B agricultural products trading platform.

East China's Jiangxi Province has launched a new freight train route to Russia.

Deepening cross-border financial cooperation between Russia and China remains a priority, said a senior official with the Moscow Exchange (MOEX), with more products expected for companies and investors to raise funds and buy securities.

Golden Credit Rating International Co., Ltd, a credit rating agency from China, and Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA), a credit rating agency from Russia, jointly announced the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in credit rating.