China Identified as Greater Threat Than Russia in the Canadian Arctic

https://www.theepochtimes.com/china-identified-as-greater-threat-than-russia-in-the-canadian-arctic_4356504.html

Arctic at an ‘inflection point’ and ‘more strategically important than ever before’: Defence official

China and Russia were identified as the two main military threats in the Arctic, but despite the latter’s devastating invasion of Ukraine dominating news headlines, two military experts perceive the threat from Beijing as being more dangerous and enduring for Canada.

“Many of the Chinese activities in and around the Arctic have dual-use purposes and could be used to advance China’s strategic and military interests. [China] views itself erroneously as a ‘near-Arctic state,’” said Kevin Hamilton, director general of international security policy at Global Affairs Canada.