US rejects interference by non-Arctic countries in polar region: official
The comments appeared to be aimed at China, which has taken an increased interest in the Arctic in recent years.
May 3, 2019
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WASHINGTON — The United States rejects attempts by countries, like China, that are not members of the eight-nation Arctic Council, to claim a role in crafting policies governing the polar region, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday before a meeting of the group in Finland next week.
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