Harbin seeks to promote economic ties with Russia

Harbin is bracing for a bigger role in promoting economic and trade ties with Russia.

The province, sharing a 2,981-km-long border with Russia, should not rest on its laurels with the already prosperous border trade, said Lu Hao, governor of Heilongjiang province.

Lu stressed that Heilongjiang should take advantage of Harbin's Russia-friendly environment and its ability to further boost ties with the country.