March 2010
China Prepares for an Ice-Free Arctic
The prospect of the Arctic being navigable during summer months as a result of climate change has impelled the Chinese Government to allocate more resources to research in the High North. Several Chinese academics have encouraged their government to be aware of the political, economic and military implications of shorter shipping routes and untapped energy resources. However, Chinese officials advocate cautious Arctic policies for fear of causing alarm and provoking countermeasures among the Arctic states.
© 2010 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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Linda Jakobson
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2010
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