China and Russia have started a joint maritime campaign again after about 5 years. The new campaign departed from Vladivostok Port. Research vessel ‘Academic M.A. Laurentayev is doing ‘. The team of 25 scientists involved in this will be engaged in the study of environment, ecology and climate in the deep sea for about 45 days. During this time, both countries will make many types of discoveries in the artic region.
This mission is the first major maritime mission between the two countries after Kovid-19 and is being operated by FIO (First Institute of Oceanography) under the Ministry of Natural Resources of China. According to government claims, the purpose of this campaign is to understand the deep maritime economy. To study the effects of climate change. To conserve marine resources and to forecast natural disasters is to collect data, but in the eyes of experts, this campaign is not so simple. Many experts believe that the real purpose of China and Russia is to discover rare minerals and natural resources and gain control over the northern sea route. Its benefit will be available as help in establishing dominance in future global trade routes.
Which areas in the center of search?
This time the main area of the mission is Bering Sea and the northwest Pacific Ocean. This region is considered geologically rich and here is found on sea level manganese nodules, cobalts and rare meaning metal. At the same time, scientists will also try to find out what the region has experienced from climate change in the last 1.26 lakh years.
Increasing maritime cooperation of China-Russia
This is not the first time that both countries are partnered in marine science, which is as follows:
2009: Chingdao, Joint Maritime Mission in China
2017: Establishment of Joint Ocean Science Research Center
2023: Special sub-committee formation for cooperation of northern sea route
Northern Sea Route that extends 5,600 km from the Arctic coast of Russia, can become a hotspot of the future global market. Arctic ice is melting rapidly due to climate change, causing this route to become smaller and cheaper than the traditional Suez Canal. China and Russia are trying to eliminate the dependence of Western countries on this route and make their business routes free and safe. Because of this, America is seen in tension.
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