Research Article

Impacts of Changes in Russia’s Cross-Border E-Commerce Policies Toward China and Countermeasures

By: Yiyun Tong1, Yang Cao1,2,*
1Beijing International Studies University, Beijing 100024, China.
2School of International Studies, Communication University of China, Beijing 100024, China.
*Corresponding author
Received: 2026-01-08Revised: 2026-01-23Accepted: 2026-02-10Published: 2026-03-27
J. Int. Eco. Glo. Gov. 2026, 3(1), 24-38; https://doi.org/10.58244/jiegg.263756
This research was funded by the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Project of the Ministry of Education (21YJC790146) - “Measurement and Influence Mechanisms of Cross-border E-commerce Logistics Resilience under Public Health Emergencies” .
Abstract
Against the backdrop of the deepening implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative and the China–Russia Digital Silk Road, cross-border e-commerce between China and Russia has emerged as a significant growth driver for bilateral trade. This article takes Russia’s cross-border e-commerce policies as its research focus and conducts an in-depth analysis of policy adjustments scheduled for 2025, covering tariffs, value-added tax, product standards, advertising regulation, platform responsibilities, and data protection. From the dual perspectives of short-term cost pressures and long-term compliance dividends, this article examines the concrete implications of these policy changes for Chinese cross-border e-commerce sellers. Finally, in line with policy orientations, it proposes response strategies for Chinese sellers, including supply chain optimization, the construction of compliance systems, and data localization, with the aim of providing reference for seizing opportunities for the high-quality development of China–Russia cross-border e-commerce.
Keywords: Russia; Cross-border e-commerce; Policy changes; Compliance regulation
 

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Yiyun Tong, Yang Cao. Impacts of Changes in Russia’s Cross-Border E-Commerce Policies Toward China and Countermeasures[J]. J. Int. Eco. Glo. Gov., 2026, 3(1): 24-38.
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