news Scmp World 2026-08-29

China and Russia Consider Irtysh River as Arctic Shipping Route

China and Russia are exploring the potential of utilizing the Irtysh River as an inland cargo route to the Arctic, aiming to reduce dependence on vulnerable global shipping lanes.

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