Select committee: International Relations and Defence Committee
Conclusion 137
1st Report - Our friends in the North: UK strategy towards the Arctic
Published 29 Nov 2023
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
To date, China has not sought to challenge the governance structures in the Arctic. Mr Lanteigne told us: “there has definitely been a concerted effort to avoid any activities that could look overtly like being a spoiler: challenging international law in the Arctic, challenging the Arctic Council.” 153
From: International Relations and Defence Committee, 1st Report - Our friends in the North: UK strategy towards the Arctic, 29 November 2023
Government response
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