Shaping China’s Arctic Policy

The author of this article aims to identify the main directions of China’s policy in the Arctic in the 21st century. The author analyzes the change in China’s strategy and its relations with the countries of Northern Europe and Russia as important foundations of China’s activities in the Arctic region. The author notes how the policy in the region and issues of cooperation have changed, but at the same time notes the role and importance of China among non-Arctic countries. Of course, China cannot compete in the Arctic state, at least on the basis of geographical location. Nevertheless, China has huge potential to develop its participation in the Arctic region, from science to political and economic issues. The author concludes that China’s foreign policy aimed at peace and prosperity undoubtedly includes cooperation in the Arctic. Despite the policy changes of the leading Arctic and near-Arctic states, China will continue its work and has already come a long way in developing its Arctic path. In particular, one of the most important policy tools for China is the search for allies.