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Agricultural product trade, financial agglomeration, and urban pollution intensity: Evidence from sino-russian border cities

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  • Mei, Yuhan
  • Zhao, Liang
  • He, Qianzi
  • He, Feiran

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This study aims to investigate the impact of Sino-Russian agricultural product trade on pollution intensity in Sino-Russian border cities. Through empirical analysis, the study finds that Sino-Russian agricultural product trade significantly exacerbates pollution intensity in border cities. Further analysis indicates that the level of financial agglomeration moderates the relationship between agricultural product trade and pollution intensity. Additionally, infrastructure development exhibits heterogeneous effects on the relationship between agricultural product trade and pollution; trade activities in areas with better infrastructure have a relatively smaller impact on pollution. Based on these findings, this study recommends that the government promote green trade policies, enhance the construction of environmental protection facilities, encourage the adoption of clean production technologies, and optimize regional environmental management policies in accordance with regional differences. The study provides empirical evidence for understanding the relationship between Sino-Russian agricultural product trade and environmental pollution and offers important theoretical support for policymakers.

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  • Mei, Yuhan & Zhao, Liang & He, Qianzi & He, Feiran, 2025. "Agricultural product trade, financial agglomeration, and urban pollution intensity: Evidence from sino-russian border cities," Finance Research Letters, Elsevier, vol. 85(PD).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finlet:v:85:y:2025:i:pd:s1544612325014503
    DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2025.108195
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