[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Wu Yuanchun] Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference on September 19th. At the meeting, a Russian media reporter asked: It is reported that China's Ningbo Port is preparing to set sail for a trial voyage of a cargo ship, which will run through the new route of the Northern Sea Route. The ship is scheduled to depart on September 20. Please comment on the role of the Northern Sea Route for China and how China and Russia intend to cooperate in this field?

China, as an important stakeholder in Arctic affairs, has consistently participated in Arctic affairs on the basis of respect, cooperation, win-win and sustainable basic principles, strengthened cooperation with all parties to safeguard the Arctic peace and stability and promote sustainable development in the Arctic. In recent years, the international community has been more concerned about the prospects for the use of Arctic routes, and the Arctic routes have the potential to become important routes for international trade. China is willing to work with the coastal countries of the Arctic Ocean, including Russia, and other interested countries, to strengthen international cooperation in the construction and operation of Arctic routes infrastructure, and jointly promote the development of Arctic routes and environmental protection.