China's Foreign Ministry: The rights and freedoms of all countries to conduct activities in the Arctic in accordance with the law must be respected.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — China's activities in the Arctic, which aim to promote peace, stability and sustainable development in the region, are in line with international law, and the rights and freedom of all countries to conduct Arctic activities in accordance with the law should be fully respected, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday.

Mao Ning made the statement at a regular departmental press conference, commenting on recent statements by US President Donald Trump that the US needs to take control of Greenland to prevent China and Russia from seizing Denmark's Arctic territory.

The diplomat said the Arctic affects the common interests of the international community, and the United States should not use other countries as a pretext to pursue its own interests. -0-

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