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China’s expansion to the Arctic Xin Su
First Chinese in the Arctic
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China is coming! “Canadian Arctic oil firms’ agendas.”
China can be expected to continue to persistently, yet quietly and unobtrusively, push for the Arctic, in spirit, being accessible to all.
does not seem to be high on Chinese
——Frédéric Lasserre professor of The University of British Columbia
“I think it’s broader than oil. Their real interest, I’m con-
vinced, is in transport, simply shipping their goods to Europe. You would save a lot of transport time.” ——Houlden, spokesman for Harper
Linda Jakobson he director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
“Grasp this historical opportunity and recognise the political, economic and
military value of the Arctic and then re-evaluate Arctic region and adjust its strategic plan.”
China’s rights in the
“Any country that lacks
comprehensive research on polar politics will be excluded from being a de-
cisive power in the management of the Arctic and, therefore, be forced into a passive position.” “Circumpolar nations have to understand that Arctic affairs are not
only regional issues but also international ones.”
——Guo Peiqing Chinese researcher on Arctic politics
China has "natural and legitimate economic and scientific interests
in the Arctic", The Danish government would like to see China as a permanent observer, and I think the others (members) are likewise willing to do that” —— Friis Arne Petersen The Danish ambassador to China
“The Arctic belongs to all the people around the world
as no nation has sovereignty over it... China must play an indispensable role in Arctic explora-
tion as we have one-fifth of the world’s population.” ——Yin Zhuo Chinese Rear Admiral
“China can make a valuable contribution in the Arctic
Region...China should be welcomed as observer to the Arctic Council. ” ——Jonas Gahr Støre Norway’s foreign minister
“Whoever has control over the Arctic route will control the new passage of world economics and international strategies,”
Norway could shut China out of the Arctic Council if Beijing does not stop a campaign of diplomatic snubs imposed. —— Aftenposten
——Li Zhenfu associate professor at Dalian Maritime University
“The Russian Empire and the Soviet Union built the main navigable sea routes
along Russian territory in the Arctic. Anyone who uses the routes should follow
Russia's laws. Should there be international regulations for routes in the Arctic, it is those Arctic nations that should make the regulations.” —— Oleg Khlestov vice president of the Russian International Law Association
“China does not have an Arctic strategy”, China’s wish to see disputes related to sovereignty resolved peacefully through
dialogue.
——Hu Zhengyue China’s assistant minister of foreign affairs
China is transforming 2001
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China is expanding
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15 $9110
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Arctic as the backyard? OIL
13%
GAS COAL DIAMOND 30%
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ZINC Lead
FOREST FISHERY
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hydr fresh water...... electric
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Things not always go rignt...
Military background
The sensitivity of local ethnic cultural
Racial discrimination
National security
The suspicion of a hostile takeover
Lack of experience Market Risk
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China today
上海 上海
LOOK!!! IT’S SHANGHAI!!!
China ... in 300 years
THIS IS SHANGHAI???!!! BUT WE’RE STILL AT SEA!!!
上海
China, now here in the Arctic
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Future, the busiest countury in the Arctic
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