China's Arctic Ambitions and What They Mean for Canada

• Main Authors: Lajeunesse, Adam, Whitney Lackenbauer, P, Manicom, James, Lasserre, Frédéric
• Format: eBook Book
• Language: English
• Published: Calgary University of Calgary Press 2018
• Edition: 1
• Series: Beyond Boundaries: Canadian Defence and Strategic Studies
• Subjects: Arctic; Arctic Council; Arctic Dream; Arctic regions; Arctic regions-Foreign relations-China; Arctic Strategy; Arktis; Außenwirtschaftspolitik; Canada; China; China's Arctic Policy; China-Foreign relations-Arctic regions; Economics; Ecosystems & Habitats; Foreign relations; Frachtschifffahrt; History; Icebreakers; Industry; International Relations; Internationale Beziehungen; Internationale Wirtschaft; Kanada; Nature; Near Arctic; Near Arctic States; Northwest Passage; Polar Regions; Polar Silk Road; POLITICAL SCIENCE; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Geopolitics; Politics and government; Rohstoffpolitik; Sovereignty; Transitverkehr; Treaties; Economics; Sovereignty; Northwest Passage; Arctic Strategy; China's Arctic Policy; Icebreakers; Near Arctic States; Polar Silk Road; Arctic Dream; International Relations; Treaties; Arctic Council; Near Arctic
• ISBN: 9781552389027; 1552389022; 9781552389041; 1552389049; 9781552389010; 1552389014
• ISSN: 1716-2645
• DOI: 10.1515/9781552389034

China’s Arctic Ambitions and What They Mean for Canada is one of the first in-depth studies of China’s increasing interest in the Arctic. It offers a holistic approach to understanding Chinese motivations and the potential impacts of greater Chinese presence in the circumpolar region, exploring resource development, shipping, scientific research, governance, and security. Drawing on extensive research in Chinese government documentation, business and media reports, and current academic literature, this timely volume eschews the traditional assumption that Chinese actions are unified and monolithic in their approach to Arctic affairs. Instead, it offers a careful analysis of the different, and often competing, interests and priorities of Chinese government and industry. Analyzing Chinese interests and activities from a Canadian perspective, the book provides an unparalleled point of reference to discuss the implications for the Canadian and broader circumpolar North.