A Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic region in the 21st century
Journal: Frontiers in Political Science
Year: 2026

Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, cooperation between China and Russia has been steadily increasing, and the Arctic region is no exception. In fact, the available evidence suggests a strong mutual understanding between the two countries in this area. This paper examines the interests of China, self-proclaimed near-Arctic state, and Russia, an Arctic state, and explores how both are expanding their presence in the region based on official documents and long-term strategic visions. A qualitat