China, Russia Quietly Expanding Arctic Partnership, Says Panel

China’s icebreaker Xue Long

China is subtly installing a larger presence in the Arctic through an extensive partnership with Russia in areas ranging from multi-use ports and airfields to energy extraction, Arctic security experts said Tuesday.

The partnership also includes scientific research and sharing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data. However, this increased interest and activity has not yet led to China establishing a base in Russia.

Beijing’s attention remains focused on...

https://news.usni.org/2022/10/11/china-russia-quietly-expanding-arctic-partnership-says-panel

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