The value of China's imports and exports with Russia reached 1.74 trillion yuan ($237 billion) in 2024, a record high, Chinese customs data showed on Monday, as the two countries' leaders hailed bilateral relations.

China-Russia trade hits record high at $244.8 billion in 2024, amid deepening political ties and Western sanctions.

Storyline: China's foreign trade volume reaches record high in 2024 [Voice_over] The General Administration of Customs of China on Monday outlined the country's foreign trade achievements in 2024. Officials say China had remarkable achievements in imports and exports in both total value growth and quality.

Trade between China and Russia reached a record high last year, according to official data released Monday, underscoring their deepening economic ties despite Western sanctions on Moscow. The total value of imports and exports between the two nations amounted to $244.