"China is like a book you can never finish reading," Radnaeva says, adding that it's a sense of harmony that continues to draw her back.

"Where else can you attend morning tai chi sessions in a 600-year-old temple, negotiate deals over AI-powered translation systems at lunch, and ride a 350-kilometer-per-hour train to your next meeting?"

Over the years, Radnaeva has noticed a significant improvement in flights and railways connecting China and Russia.

She's also impressed by the domestic high-speed railway that enables her to enjoy breakfast in Beijing and dinner in Xi'an.