Huanqiu Times reported that at the Foreign Ministry’s press briefing on September 19, a Russian media reporter asked: “According to reports, a cargo ship at China’s Ningbo Port is preparing for a trial voyage along a new Northern Sea Route, with departure planned for September 20. Could the Chinese Foreign Ministry comment on the significance of the Northern Sea Route for China and how China plans to cooperate with Russia in this area?”
Spokesperson Lin Jian responded that in recent years the international community has increasingly focused on the potential of Arctic shipping routes, which could become key corridors for global trade. China is willing to collaborate with Russia, other Arctic coastal countries, and interested nations to strengthen international cooperation in the construction and operation of Arctic shipping infrastructure, jointly promoting the development, utilization, and environmental protection of Arctic routes.
Source: Huanqiu Times, September 19, 2025
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