China's Arctic Policy
States from outside the Arctic region do not have territorial sovereignty in the Arctic, but they do have rights in respect of scientific research, navigation, overflight, fishing, laying of submarine cables and pipelines in the high seas and other relevant sea areas in the Arctic Ocean. As an active participant, builder and contributor in Arctic affairs, this white paper highlights China's basic positions on Arctic affairs, and elaborates on policy goals, basic principles and major policies and positions regarding its engagement in Arctic affairs. [node:read-more:link]