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EU unveils Arctic strategy amid rising Russia, China influence

The European Union has launched an updated strategy for the Arctic region, aiming to bolster its presence and influence amidst growing competition from Russia and China. This initiative addresses the strategic importance of the Arctic's resources and emerging shipping routes, particularly as climate change accelerates melting ice. The EU's foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, highlighted the region as a critical area for global power competition, emphasizing the need for the bloc to keep pace with its rivals. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    EU unveils Arctic strategy to counter increasing Russia, China influence

    The European Commission has presented an updated strategy for the Arctic as climate change and rapidly melting ice open up the remote but resource-rich region. “With Russia and China increasing their footprint and ambition, the Arctic has become a front line of global power compe…