The Zabaykalsky Krai Development Corporation and Chinese scientists discussed joint projects for the "green" development of border areas.

The delegation includes Dong Suocheng—a leading professor at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (Chinese Academy of Sciences) and Chairman of the International Union of Scientists—along with Professor Li Fei (Doctor of Geography) and young researchers from the Institute.

The visit aims to explore opportunities for developing a "green" economy in the border regions of Russia, China, and Mongolia within the framework of the "Belt and Road Initiative." Scientists from the Institute are actively working on this; over the past 20 years, they have produced more than 50 analytical reports for China’s State Council and central government regarding green development and environmental protection in border areas.

According to Professor Dong Suocheng, the research focuses on the border territories of Zabaykalsky Krai, Inner Mongolia, and Mongolia, where the Institute is conducting joint fieldwork with Russian scientists.

Denis Strygin, head of the Zabaykalsky Krai Development Corporation, presented the region's investment potential and outlined key areas for economic development, as well as opportunities for investment projects in industry, the agro-industrial complex, natural resource management, and tourism.

"Zabaykalsky Krai possesses tremendous advantages: rich natural resources, vast territories, and significant development potential. Through our research, we aim to achieve not only scientific results but also economic and environmental benefits for local residents, while contributing to the development of both countries," Professor Dong Suocheng noted during the meeting.
The discussion also touched upon infrastructure development, energy, and high-tech sectors.

"Chinese state-owned and private companies are shifting their focus toward new areas—agriculture, international projects, and cooperation with Russian regions." "We see opportunities for the development of trade, investment, and joint projects in the border regions," Dong Suocheng also emphasized.

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