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4. Sino–Russian Cooperation on the Polar Silk Road: Vision, Divergence, and Challenges

Author : Edmund Li Sheng

Published in: Arctic Opportunities and Challenges

Publisher: Springer Singapore

Abstract

This chapter introduces the nature and history of the Polar Silk Road proposal and explores the vision and challenges of Sino-Russian cooperation on the initiative. Driven by similar pressure from the United States and its allies, China and Russia are strengthening their ties and establishing a series of cooperation projects in the Arctic region. The continuous deepening of Sino-Russian cooperation in the region will provide China with favorable opportunities to become more deeply involved in Arctic affairs.

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Title: Sino–Russian Cooperation on the Polar Silk Road: Vision, Divergence, and Challenges
Author: Edmund Li Sheng
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Book: Arctic Opportunities and Challenges
Print ISBN: 978-981-19-1245-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-19-1246-7

Copyright Year: 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1246-7_4