China’s Arctic ambitions are overhyped Harvard says: Potential Scenarios

A recent analysis by Harvard’s Belfer Center reveals that China’s Arctic presence is far less formidable than commonly portrayed, with inflated investment figures and stalled projects undermining its strategic goals.

China’s growing interest in the Arctic has sparked concern among Western policymakers, who view its investments as a potential geopolitical threat. With ambitions to become a major polar power, China has poured significant capital into the region, particularly in Russia, under the banner of its Polar Silk Road.