Imports of energy. but from china s perspective, russia is an important trading partner, but nowhere near as large a trading partner as the likes of america and europe.- america and europe. duncan, aood to america and europe. duncan, good to talk america and europe. duncan, good to talk to america and europe. duncan, good to talk to you, - america and europe. duncan, good to talk to you, thank- america and europe. duncan, | good to talk to you, thank you for your perspective on the trade figures from china. it s not just europe it s notjust europe and the us dealing with a sharp rise of the cost of living. data out of china shows retail inflation now rose 7% in march compared to the year before, the 17 month high driven by the cost of food, fuel and electricity prices. the maritime and coastguard agency says it s detained another p&o ferry, the spirit of britain, at dover, for safety reasons. ministers ordered inspections of all p&o vessels after the company sacked 800 staff without