Features of the Development of Russian-Chinese Customs Cooperation

The customs administrations of the countries were called upon to protect national security of the state and life and health of the human and natural world. A study of the foreign economic activities of Russia and China led to the conclusion that the People’s Republic of China was the main trading partner of the Russian Federation. At the current stage of economic development, issues of cooperation between customs administrations of countries that are foreign trade partners are high on the agenda. The advantage of such a partnership between Russia and China is the close proximity of states which provides opportunities for the movement of goods by different modes of transportation. The article analyzed the historical features of the emergence and stability of cooperation between the customs authorities of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, as well as the foundations of the customs data systems of both countries. We identified current problems of interoperability in Customs control of goods and future directions for the development of Russian-Chinese customs cooperation such as the creation of a single information database that will allow the various government agencies of both countries to work together to quickly obtain information on licenses issued, certificates, permits, which will speed up customs formalities between the countries and reduce the consequent risks to the national and economic security of the Russian and Chinese partners.