Chinese and Russian Coast Guard Ships Conduct Joint Patrol in Arctic

The U.S. Coast Guard reports increased cooperation between Beijing and Moscow in the Bering Sea, highlighting strategic competition in the Arctic region.

The U.S. Coast Guard observed two Russian and two Chinese vessels sailing in formation through the Bering Sea, five miles inside the Russian exclusive economic zone.
This joint patrol marks the first Arctic cooperation between the Chinese and Russian coast guards, coinciding with China's National Day and the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
Chinese state media released photos and footage of the patrol, emphasizing the expanded operational scope and coordinated law enforcement capabilities of China’s coast guard.
The patrol followed a joint drill aimed at checking fishing boats and maintaining order in the North Pacific Ocean, demonstrating high efficiency in search and rescue operations.
The growing military cooperation between China and Russia raises concerns in Washington, particularly given Beijing's support for Moscow's actions in Ukraine.