Factbox: China’s business and economic interests in Ukraine

Ukraine’s then presesident, Viktor Yanukovich (L), and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchange documents during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing December 5, 2013. REUTERS/Wang Zhao/Pool/File PhotoRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBEIJING, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Ukraine, which is locked in a security crisis with Russia, has seen growing investment from China in recent years.China has a strategic interest in Ukraine because of its location, a free trade deal between Ukraine and the European Union, and the former Soviet republic’s supply of mineral and agricultural resources.China has expressed concern about …
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