Polar Silk Road

China's Arctic policy was outlined in a 2018 paper, focusing on developing infrastructure, extending military capabilities, conducting research, and excavating resources within the Arctic Circle. China has been involved in the Arctic region since the 1980s, with early scientific involvements including the Polar Research Institute of China and the International Arctic Science Committee. China has launched a series of research vessels, including the Xue Long, and has built the Yellow River Station on Svalbard. The country has also sought to position itself as a major player in the Arctic, with Chinese leaders promoting cautious policies to avoid provoking negative responses from Arctic states. China declared itself a "near-Arctic state" in 2018, but the United States and other countries have questioned this designation, leading to ongoing debate about China's place in the Arctic.learn more on wikipedia