Putin aide looks to boost Russian shipbuilding ties with China during visit
Russia is looking to expand shipbuilding cooperation with China through technology partnerships and joint investment, visiting presidential aide and Maritime Board chairman Nikolai Patrushev said. Patrushev held talks in Beijing with Ke Jixin, Chinese vice-minister of industry and information technology, the Russian Maritime Board said in a statement on Saturday. It said the two sides discussed…
Russia aims to deepen shipbuilding ties with China during a recent visit by visiting presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev, according to the Russian Maritime Board. Patrushev met with Ke Jixin, Chinese vice-minister of industry and information technology, to discuss potential technology partnerships and equipment supplies for new Russian shipyards.
Shipbuilding cooperation between the two nations is currently limited, but Patrushev highlighted the potential for joint construction of ice-class vessels, particularly for Chinese Arctic shipping. He emphasized that Russia is developing a trans-Arctic transport corridor, which could make polar trade routes more attractive and safe. Russia has also been focusing on Arctic shipping lanes, while China sees them as an alternative due to geopolitical tensions.
During his six-day trip, Patrushev visited shipyards in Shanghai and Yangshan Port, praising the port's world-leading container throughput. He emphasized the potential for joint investment in port and terminal development, drawing on Yangshan's decade-long construction experience.
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