It seems that the real obstacle to the energy cooperation negotiations between the two countries is not on the Chinese side, but within Russia!
However, now that Wang Ye is leading this round of negotiations, both sides hope to reach a cooperation agreement as soon as possible. It's a match made in heaven!
Wang Ye understands that the matter is definitely not so simple.
Even if he is leading the negotiations!
Because this involves pipeline transportation, and too many aspects are involved. It definitely can't be handled by the Yukos Group alone.
It will certainly require the cooperation and support of the government, otherwise where would you lay the pipeline...
Moreover, Russia's land area is too vast. If pipelines begin to be laid from Siberia and stretch all the way to China, it'll be four to five thousand kilometers long, spanning several provinces!