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Irtysh River examined as potential Arctic shipping route for China

A report examines whether the Irtysh River could provide China with an Arctic shipping gateway less vulnerable to chokepoints.

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A new trade route could affect China’s strategic access, regional logistics and Arctic competition, although the report provides no confirmed project or operational change.

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  1. Is the Irtysh River the choke-free Arctic shipping gateway that China needs? ↗scmp.com · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC

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