China’s Coast Guard, which gained international attention last month during a 60 Minutes feature showcasing its harassment of Philippine ships, has made its Arctic debut. This is more than just a routine patrol. The strategic move, executed alongside Russia, marks the latest step in China’s ambitious plan to establish a “Polar Silk Road.”
This latest maneuver, carried out during China’s National Day holiday, signals a shift in the balance of influence in one of the planet’s most rapidly changing regions. As Arctic ice melts, opening up vast new shipping routes and untapped…