Achievements, Challenges and Ways to Develop Russian-Chinese Energy Cooperation
https://doi.org/10.21686/2410-7395-2025-3-34-50
Abstract
The article considers Russian-Chinese energy cooperation as an object of research, analyzes the achievements of both sides in the field of energy trade, joint infrastructure construction, and examines the prospects for expanding cooperation between Russia and China in the energy sector. The authors pay special attention to the consideration of the Yamal natural gas liquefaction project and the identification of international political and economic risks that affect the implementation of the project. It is noted that Russian-Chinese energy cooperation is based on complementarity: Russia is easing the pressure of Western sanctions by expanding energy exports The article considers Russian-Chinese energy cooperation as an object of research, analyzes the achievements of both sides in the field of energy trade, joint infrastructure construction, and examines the prospects for expanding cooperation between Russia and China in the energy sector. The authors pay special attention to the consideration of the Yamal natural gas liquefaction project and the identification of international political and economic risks that affect the implementation of the project. It is noted that Russian-Chinese energy cooperation is based on complementarity: Russia is easing the pressure of Western sanctions by expanding energy exports
About the Authors
Li Zinan
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Zinan Li, Post-Graduate Student of the Department of Management of the Faculty of Economics
6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, Moscow, 117198
E. V. Lylova
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lylova Elena Viktorovna, PhD, Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor of the Department of Management of the Faculty of Economics
6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, Moscow, 117198
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Zinan L., Lylova E.V. Achievements, Challenges and Ways to Develop Russian-Chinese Energy Cooperation. International Trade and Trade Policy. 2025;11(3):34-50. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21686/2410-7395-2025-3-34-50
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