Thursday, May 3, 2012

China won't be frozen out of the Arctic

China won't be frozen out of the Arctic

Members of the Arctic Council are undecided on China's ambitions towards permanent observer status, though Beijing will likely be the largest customer for natural resources and new shipping lines that will emerge as the region warms. Should the council deny entry, China will simply circumvent the ruling to safeguard its economic interests in the North Pole. - Jian Junbo (May 2, '12)

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