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Apartment buildings and houses are pictured in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 24, 2025. Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede accused Washington of interfering in its political affairs with the visit of an American delegation to the Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump. The White House announced on March 23, 2025 that Usha Vance, the wife of US Vice President JD Vance, will visit Greenland with her son and a US delegation, which Egede said would include National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. (Photo by Juliette PAVY / AFP)
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Moneycontrol•13-01-2026, 18:38

Greenland: Debunking Trump's China Threat Claims in the Arctic

  • •US President Donald Trump repeatedly warned of China gaining a foothold in Greenland, even suggesting US intervention to prevent Chinese military presence.
  • •Analysts and experts, including Paal Sigurd Hilde, state there is no significant Chinese military presence or 'swarm of vessels' near Greenland.
  • •China's Arctic activities are modest, largely tied to cooperation with Russia, and include joint patrols and coast guard exercises, as well as scientific research assets like icebreakers.
  • •China's 'Polar Silk Road' initiative aims to expand its influence, with investments in Iceland, Norway, and Russian energy projects, but faced resistance in Greenland and Finland.
  • •Greenland holds significant rare earth elements, but Chinese attempts to access them have been limited due to environmental concerns and US lobbying; Arctic shipping routes are also a key interest.

Why It Matters: Despite Trump's warnings, China's military presence near Greenland is minimal, though its economic influence is growing.

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