The 18th China-Russia-Mongolia Business Forum was held from July 1 to 4 in Irkutsk, Russia, drawing over 800 participants from government agencies, business associations, and enterprises.

Six cities from North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, including Hohhot, Baotou, and Ordos, sent a delegation of 16 companies to explore international business opportunities. Enterprises from various sectors, including agriculture, energy, mining, and international exhibitions, participated in the main forum and thematic sub-forums.

These sub-forums covered supermarkets and e-commerce, oil and energy, agri-industry, legal supervision, logistics, and cross-border tourism. Enterprises delivered keynote speeches, showcased quality products, and pursued practical cooperation.

The delegation also visited the Chinese Consulate General in Irkutsk to present the region's economic profile and deepen trade ties with Russia, as well as meeting with representatives from the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the East Siberian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.