Russia and China’s trade relationship has become increasingly lopsided

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Moscow has become increasingly reliant on China as the war in Ukraine drags on. SERGEI BOBYLYOV / Getty Images Yale data shared with Insider illustrate that China is now Russia's largest import and export partner. Yet, Russia remains just the 11th most significant exporter to China. Thousands of companies have pulled out of Russia in the last year and that's made Moscow increasingly reliant on Beijing. Not long ago, Russia was on steady footing as a major energy exporter and key player in global markets. But 16 months into its "special military operation" in Ukraine, and Moscow has fallen far...