China, Russia discuss boosting transport links as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Carol YangMarch 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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China and Russia are exploring increased cooperation on transport and logistics to strengthen supply chains amid disruptions caused by Middle East conflicts. At the China-Russia Logistics Business Forum in Moscow on Monday, officials discussed bolstering transport infrastructure, including utilizing the Arctic shipping route. Russian officials emphasized the need to factor in global instability when developing bilateral relations, highlighting independent payment mechanisms and logistics through friendly countries within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). They cited the Middle East situation as an example of global economic and logistical vulnerabilities. The discussions aim to create more resilient trade routes amidst rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to established shipping lanes.

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Iran 30% Xinhua 40% Israel 40% Ministry of Foreign Affairs 50% Moscow 50% United States 50% Commonwealth of Independent States 60% Dmitry Birichevsky ×260% Eurasian Economic Union ×270% Middle East ×280% China ×290% Russia ×490%

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china-russia cooperation 90% logistics 80% supply chain 70% middle east conflict 70% geopolitical tensions 60% transport links 60% eurasian economic union 50% arctic shipping route 50% commonwealth of independent states 40%

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