Beijing, Oct 12 — Wang Yi, Politburo member and director of the Central Foreign
Affairs Office, met with Russian presidential aide and Maritime Commission chair
Patrushev. Wang said China is willing to deepen China‑Russia maritime and Arctic
strategic coordination, noting alignment between China’s Ice Silk Road and
Russia’s Northern Sea Route. He flagged plans to expand bilateral maritime and
Arctic exchanges to drive bilateral ties, protect legitimate maritime rights,
and help ensure Asia‑Pacific maritime security and the normal transit of key
global sea lanes. Beijing also emphasised safeguarding stable energy and
resource supplies and supply‑chain security, and contributing with Russia to
global maritime governance.
