'Northern Sea Route is reliable option for increasing China-Russia trade'

International Economic Forum in Russia's Vladivostok brings together more than five thousand people from over 70 countries, including delegations from ASEAN member states.

This year's summit is dedicated to developing the Far East, with panels focused on investment, international co-operation, and other pressing topics.

Vladimir Putin is set to speak at the plenary session, while the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, is the guest of honour.

RT caught up with one of those attending the forum, the General Director of NewNew Shipping Line, Jin Ke, who described what he hopes to achieve at the event.