INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Chinese smartphones and home appliances are replacing major Western brands that have exited Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the
Chinese smartphone brands leading sales in Russia, according to Kommersant.Tecno, Infinix, Realme and Xiaomi showed more than 100%
year-on-year growth.Realmi alone doubled sales from under half a million units in January-June 2021 to more than 1 million at the same time
this year.Electronic retailers reported that sales of individual Chinese smartphone brands including Tecno saw up to twentyfold increases in
the country to maintain supplies of Western goods despite Western sanctions and brand exits.The scheme removes penalties for importing cars,
