China: The US uses Russia and China as a pretext to advance its interests in the Arctic
Stockholm, January 12 (Hibya) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that Beijing does not agree with the United States using Russia or China as a pretext to advance its interests in the Arctic.
Previously, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, during a visit to Iceland, proposed to US President Donald Trump that they work together within NATO against the “threats” posed by the Russian Federation and China in the Arctic.
Responding to a request for comment on the German foreign minister’s remarks, Mao Ning said: “First of all, the Arctic affects the common interests of the international community, and China’s activities in the Arctic contribute to strengthening peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region, while also being fully in line with international law.”
She emphasized: “We do not agree with the United States using China or Russia as a pretext to advance its own interests.”
Previously, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt stated that Washington may need a possible annexation of Greenland by the United States in order to keep Russia and China in check in the Arctic.
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