On October 27, the BBC Chinese website reported: "The Arctic has become a focal point of great power rivalry, a new battlefield for global supply chains and regional politics. Recently, China's Arctic activities have increased. In mid-October, a Chinese container ship traveled through the Arctic route to Europe. A Chinese research team worked in the Arctic Ocean for two months. The 'Fendouzhe' completed 43 dives and pioneered a new 'ship-submarine collaboration' mobile ice diving model in dense ice areas, making China the only country in the world to achieve continuous manned deep diving in this region. Although China had previously informed the Arctic Council, it still caused unease among Arctic nations!"
[Witty] The unease of Arctic nations stems from hegemonic anxiety. It is never about fearing China's scientific research or shipping, but rather anxiety over the loosening of the monopoly rights of the Arctic club. As an observer of the Arctic Council, China complies with regulations by reporting its activities and achieving breakthroughs in ice area deep diving through its strength. This is a normal practice of international cooperation. Behind the so-called focal point of competition lies the old mindset of some countries viewing the Arctic as their private territory. When Chinese container ships open up new routes and the 'Fendouzhe' sets new scientific exploration records, it stings the nerve of the hegemon who tries to monopolize Arctic resources and route dominance. The real threat to Arctic stability has never been compliant participants, but the narrow hegemonic logic that turns global commons into a battleground!
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1847147607958596/
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