1. Cooperation between Russia and China in Arctic
Valery Konyshev Saint-Petersburg State University Russia

2. China’s interests in Arctic
Import of Arctic resources to provide economic growth
According estimates oil consumption in China will double by 2030
Reserves of coal is not enough to meet demands
Access to Arctic communications to transport goods and raw materials
Possible profit up to $120 billions per year
5-15% of export transportation
Prevention of strategic blockade in so-called “southern arch”
Obama’s military doctrine
Strategic vulnerability from the sea

3. Directions of cooperation
Russia officially recognized China as main partner in Arctic
Two formats of cooperation: bilateral, Arctic Council
Real projects:
Yamal LNG
Port “Sabetta”
Port “Northern” (55 km from Arckhangelsk)
“Belkomur” railway & New Silk Road
Scientific research & technologies

7. Cooperation: pro and contra
Problem of global commons
Economic & demographic pressue
Pro
Chinese leadership values relation with Russia
Strategic partnership agreement
Growing tensions with the U.S.