Russia, China and the Arctic : cooperation or looming rivalry?

Russia needs Chinese capital to develop its Arctic region. Yet, Russia remains suspicious and fearful of Chinese ambitions in the Arctic. The arrest of a Russian scientist dealing with Arctic affairs in mid-June 2020, allegedly spying for China, reflects these sentiments.

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Main Author: Cheang, Chris
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/143978
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Russia needs Chinese capital to develop its Arctic region. Yet, Russia remains suspicious and fearful of Chinese ambitions in the Arctic. The arrest of a Russian scientist dealing with Arctic affairs in mid-June 2020, allegedly spying for China, reflects these sentiments.