China’s membership in the Arctic Council: what does it mean for China?

... China’s Premier of the State Council Wen Jiabao, where they discussed the state of bilateral relations . This started the process of their gradual normalization, consolidated by the statement of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Espen Barth Eide that Norway would support China’s accession to the Arctic Council. Rules of the game for newcomers to the Arctic Council Photo: bloomberg.com The establishment of a Russia-China coalition within the AC seems unrealistic in light of the procedural limitations described above, and potential differences in the perception by the parties of that or other aspects of the Arctic policy What opportunities will China gain ...