The Week Ahead: Emerging dragon

ANALYSIS: China’s annual polar research expedition will add to our scientific understanding of the Arctic. More importantly, it gives an insight into Beijing’s interests in the region

By Kevin McGwin July 23, 2018
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On Friday, China’s polar icebreaker, the Xuelong, departed Shanghai for its ninth expedition to the Arctic.

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