States China: China and Sea Route

states china: China, which defines itself as a near-Arctic state, has an ambition to gain greater access to untapped resources and faster trade through the northern sea route, according to The Japan Times. In 2017, Beijing included Arctic sea routes in its Belt and Road initiative, which seeks to strengthen China's ties to the rest of the world through infrastructure projects and research. Disputes in the Arctic over global warming and access to minerals broke into the open in May when U.S. Secretary Mike Pompeo accused Russia of aggressive behavior in the polar region and said China's actions must be watched closely. ; A great power play is shaping up between Russia, the United States and China, which is increasing the level of tension in the Arctic region, the Defense Intelligence Service said in its annual risk assessment report. China has in recent years invested heavily in Arctic research. We have looked at Chinese research activities in the Arctic and see that the Chinese military is showing an increasing interest in being part of that, he said. But Danish Defense Intelligence Service chief Lars Findsen said on Friday that Chinese research expeditions in the Arctic are not just a matter of science but serve a dual purpose. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.