Russian Deputy Prime Minister Claims Chinese Goods Have Traversed the Arctic, but Is the Route Truly Viable?

Vice Premier of Russia: China Shows Interest in Northern Sea Route Cargo Transport, First Shipment Has Already Passed

During the "Russia Energy Week" international forum, Russian Vice Premier Alexander Novak stated that Chinese partners have shown interest in transporting goods via the Northern Sea Route, also known as the Northern Sea Passage, with the first shipment having already passed through.

Novak told Russian journalists: "The volume of cargo transported annually via the Northern Sea Route is increasing steadily… Today, our Chinese partners have also developed interest in using this route. The first shipment has already passed."

The "Russia Energy Week" international forum took place in Moscow from October 14 to 16.

Source: sputniknews

Original: toutiao.com/article/1879339373066506/

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone.