Demystifying the Polar Silk Road: What We Know About China's Arctic Investments

China’s international relationships and activities are often scrutinized, and China’s interests and ambitions in the Arctic have become the topic of increasingly heated debate. In recent years, it has pursued greater influence in the region through the expansion of economic initiatives and investments. But despite much Western handwringing over the security and governance implications of Chinese involvement in the region, it's unclear how effective China's overtures have been.

In this Arctic Initiative seminar, panelists explored Arctic states' interests and concerns related to Chinese investment in the Arctic, the realities of China's economic activities, and the economic and security considerations Arctic states should weigh when engaging with China and Chinese companies.

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