Russian-Chinese border cooperation and it's influence on regional development (Khabarovsk Krai case study)

Abstract

The article covers issues of Khabarovsk Krai integration with China. Although there are geopolitical and economical factors, which predetermine the necessity of active relations between Khabarovsk Krai and China, border cooperation with PRC remains an ineffective form of relations, primarily concentrated on trade. Active development of border cooperation implies improvement of regulation of existing processes and creation of such conditions near the border, which would be favorable for business development and stimulating to mutual trade operations and investments.