Top envoy urges China-Russia border infrastructure as sanctions stymie transport
South China Morning Post
by Vanessa CaiMarch 7, 2026
China’s top envoy to Russia has urged more transport infrastructure along the countries’ shared border to cut logistics costs and address challenges.
Zhang Hanhui, Beijing’s ambassador to Moscow, said on Thursday that the two countries could explore cross-border transport corridors as major maritime logistics had been affected by sanctions.
“I have suggested to the Russian side that more convenient crossings should be built along the China-Russia border, such as cross-river bridges,” Zhang said...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/7/2026