Core Insights - The resilience of China-Russia trade, particularly in energy, has exceeded expectations despite Western sanctions and concerns over port attacks [3][16] - China has strategically designated Beihai Port as the sole receiving station for Russian Arctic LNG, effectively managing potential sanctions impacts [5][16] Energy Cooperation - The Arctic LNG 2 project has successfully delivered multiple shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China, with the latest shipment arriving on October 17 [3][5] - The Yamal LNG project, located in the Arctic Circle, is the world's first large-scale project integrating natural gas exploration, liquefaction, transportation, and sales in such extreme conditions [5][7] Logistics and Transportation - China has developed a multi-modal logistics network for trade with Russia, including innovative rail transport methods that enhance efficiency by over 25% [9][12] - The "Arctic Express No. 1" has successfully transported over 20,000 containers via the Arctic route, showcasing the growing importance of this new trade corridor [12][16] Future Cooperation - Recent meetings between Chinese and Russian officials have led to the removal of supply restrictions on Russian agricultural products and the development of new energy projects, including the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline [14][16] - Direct investment from China to Russia increased by 13% last year, with new joint projects emerging across various sectors, indicating a robust and expanding partnership [16]