The recently signed agreements between Moscow and Beijing are aimed at developing Sino-Russian cooperation in the field of maritime navigation, scientific research and technology in the Arctic region. With reference to South China Morning Post, Inosmi news agency compares some perspectives on China’s Arctic policy in a recent report. 

China is gradually "building up its physical presence through commercial and scientific activities," which are very important for "maintaining China's influence and protecting China's interests," and includes prospecting for minerals and energy resources, commented Aidan Powers-Riggs, a research associate for China analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). 

Referring to a joint communique signed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in August, the expert notes that China and Russia are working to remove "political and bureaucratic obstacles in order to coordinate more closely" their activities and capabilities in the Arctic.

Liselotte Odgaard, a senior researcher at the Hudson Institute in Washington, China demonstrates that it is a "close strategic partner" of Russia in the Arctic, and this "adds muscle strength" to their relationship.

Professor Marc Lanteigne believes that icebreakers are "the key to expanding scientific research in the Arctic" because they provide effective access to those parts of the region where it is very difficult to get to.

"The construction of new icebreakers underlines that Beijing will continue to expand its scientific competencies," Lanten concluded.

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