Northern expedition: China's Arctic activities and ambitions
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The eight Arctic sovereign states exercise great influence over the Arctic and its strategically valuable geography. China aspires to be among them. This report explores China’s internal discourse on the Arctic as well as its activities and ambitions across the region.
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China's Arctic activities and ambitions
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Chinese scientists complete major researches during Arctic expedition - CGTN
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Northern expedition: China's Arctic activities and ambitions
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