How the global battle for the Arctic became the new Cold War
China has labelled itself a “near-Arctic state”; Norway, Denmark and Canada have all claimed ownership over the North Pole, while Russia has put in its bid too.
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China has labelled itself a “near-Arctic state”; Norway, Denmark and Canada have all claimed ownership over the North Pole, while Russia has put in its bid too.
By Atossa Araxia Abrahamian