Cooperation between Russia and China in Arctic shipping: current state and prospects

Cooperation between Russia and China in Arctic shipping: current state and prospects

Автор: Mariya A. Kobzeva

Журнал: Arctic and North @arctic-and-north

Рубрика: Political processes and institutions

Статья в выпуске: 43, 2021 года.

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The article analyzes the cooperation between China and Russia in the field of Arctic shipping. The author compares the tasks of the Northern Sea Route development and the Ice Silk Road construction. This allows identifying the factors that promote and hinder cooperation. The author examines the specifics of the Sino-Russian format of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction that helps to mitigate contradictions between the national interests of the two states. The author examines the current cooperation between Russia and China in the field of Arctic shipping, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in key areas of interaction (SWOT analysis). The author concludes that differences between interests and status of the two states in the Arctic provides Russia a strategic advantage in its relations with the PRC. This balance may be maintained within the framework of a multilateral cooperation. At the same time, cooperation with China in the field of marine security is promising in case of keeping existing power balance. In conclusion, the author suggests areas for cooperation to increase the effectiveness of bilateral interaction in the field of Arctic shipping.

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Arctic, Russian-Chinese relations, strategic partnership, Arctic shipping, Northern Sea Route, Ice Silk Road

Короткий адрес: https://sciup.org/148318430

IDR: 148318430   |   DOI: 10.37482/issn2221-2698.2021.43.89

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