China analysts: Europe should partner with Beijing on Arctic, not frame as threat

Key facts

• Chinese analysts advise Europe to collaborate with Beijing on Arctic shipping routes.
• They argue against framing China as a threat linked to Russia.

Chinese analysts have suggested that Europe should collaborate with Beijing on developing Arctic shipping routes, rather than perceiving China as a threat aligned with Russia. This assessment follows the European Union's release of its new Arctic policy on Tuesday. The EU's policy identifies Russia as its primary threat and also expresses concern over China's increasing strategic ambitions in the European Arctic, noting its deepening alignment with Moscow.