China and Russia officially implemented their revised bilateral investment agreement on Monday, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. The agreement aims to strengthen investment protection, promote transparency, and provide clear mechanisms for resolving disputes between investors from both countries.
Originally signed in 2006, the treaty was upgraded following discussions that began in 2022. The revised agreement, signed in May 2025, contains 20 articles covering investment protection, promotion, facilitation, and dispute settlement. Compared with the 2006 treaty, it enhances legal certainty and introduces more robust facilitation rules to improve predictability for investors.
MOFCOM emphasized that the agreement will provide a stable and fair environment for bilateral investment, ensuring investors have better legal protection and clearer guidance for resolving disputes. This step strengthens economic ties between China and Russia and reflects a broader push for cooperation in trade and investment.
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