China

The Future of Arctic Shipping – A New Silk Road for China?

Expectations are high that the Northern Sea Route will rival traditional shipping routes and become the new silk road

The Arctic Institute’s reaction to the arrival of the Yong Sheng in Rotterdam

TAI Press Release in response to the arrival of the Yong Sheng in Rotterdam, the first Chinese cargo vessel traveling

The Arctic Institute’s Reaction to the Arctic Council’s Decisions on Permanent Observers

TAI Press Release in response to the Arctic Council's decisions on permanent observers at the Ministerial Meeting in

Explaining China’s Politics in the Arctic

Slowly but steadily also China creates an interest for the Arctic region, mainly driven by geopolitical considerations

A Potential Arctic Conflict: Insiders vs. Outsiders

One potential conflict in the Arctic can be anticipated between Arctic in- and outsiders as the region becomes

The Future of the Northern Sea Route – A “Golden Waterway” or a Niche Trade Route

Will the Northern Sea Route develop into a "Golden Waterway" or remain a niche trade route in the years and decades to

Iceland For Sale: Chinese Tycoon Seeks to Purchase 300 km² of Wilderness

Huang Nubo, a Chinese tycoon, put forth his plan to buy 300 km2 of Icelandic land to construct an eco-tourism resort