In recent years, the development of the Far East region by the Russia is particularly striking.

Anbound's scholars are of the view that as far as China’s Dongbei is concerned, the development of the Far East region by the Russia is both a challenge and an opportunity.

The development of the Far East region helps to expand the bilateral trade and investment. However, there are certain Russian policies that will compete with Dongbei, for instance, the establishment of Vladivostok Free Port will make the free port project in Dongbei redundant.