China is not the only country pursuing economic and geopolitical strategies in the Arctic. Other Asian states are also positioning themselves. Most of them are concerned with security and energy. Singapore even fears for its existence.
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02. February 2026
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View from the bow of the South Korean icebreaker RV Araon during the salvage of a Russian ship in 2011.
Last updated: 02. February 2026
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