This chapter discusses the institution acknowledged by all the Arctic states as the most important arena for cooperation in the North: the Arctic Council (AC). Although the Council does not have legal status as an international organisation and the decisions it makes are not legally binding, the AC is a key part of Arctic governance. China was admitted to the AC as an observer at a ministerial meeting in Kiruna in 2013. In this chapter, we look at China’s engagement and activity in the AC to expand our understanding of its actions and ambitions in the region. The chapter also discusses the relationship between China and Russia within the AC. We ask whether China’s involvement in the Arctic Council could be another venue for Sino–Russian cooperation. Our study shows that China has not taken a leadership role among the observers but is rather keeping a low profile in the AC. China’s observer reports to the AC over several chairship periods illustrate the country’s engagement, which includes nominating experts who have contributed to working groups. Notably, China also brings important research from the Arctic back to China. We claim that the Sino–Russian relationship plays a minor role in China’s activities in the AC. We argue that the image of China in the Arctic must be more nuanced; Sino–Russian relations in the AC do not stand out compared with the relations between other Arctic states. China’s own interests are the foundation for its engagement in the AC.