Beijing rejects EU's criticism of China's Arctic presence By ZHANG YUNBI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-10-22 19:45

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/22/WS6ad9f748e4b06d4aa0564427.html In response to the European Union's fresh criticism of China's presence in the Arctic, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said setting up different blocs based on Cold War thinking and stirring up geopolitical confrontation are "not conducive to the peaceful and stable development of the Arctic region". The EU unveiled a new Arctic strategy on Tuesday identifying China's growing presence in the region and its cooperation with Russia as security concerns, Russian media reported.