From “Near Arctic state” to “Stakeholder”: Explaining China’s Engagement in Arctic

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Brief Overview

China's active participation in Arctic affairs since the mid-2010s is driven by a shift in its self-perception from “Near Arctic state” to “Stakeholder”, reflecting China's identity as a great power with global interests.

Authors

• Xiao Han, Shanghai university

• Xintian Li, Shanghai university