People visit the pavilion of Harbin during the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 18, 2024. The expo opened to the public on Saturday. The expo's activities are being held in Harbin from May 16 to 21. Over 5,000 overseas buyers registered at the expo and representatives from 44 countries and regions participated in the expo. Photo: Xinhua

An participant poses for photos with Russian performers during the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

People visit the Russian pavilion during the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

People communicate at a booth during the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

This photo taken on May 18, 2024 shows an exterior view of the venue for the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Photo: Xinhua

A Russian exhibitor (C) introduces bee products during the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

People visit the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 18, 2024. The expo opened to the public on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

Russian merchants visit the pavilion of Beidahuang Group during the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

Participants communicate at the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua