Arctic Shipping: A Conditional Strategic Avenue for China and Russia

As global maritime trade routes face growing instability, a new corridor is beginning to draw strategic attention: the Arctic.

During a high-profile meeting in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed their shared interest in expanding cooperation in Arctic shipping and energy projects.

With the Northern Sea Route (NSR) already hosting 95% of its cargo between Russia and China in 2023, the partnership is already reshaping Eurasian trade dynamics.