US's Greenland Gambit Sparks Global Condemnation from China, NATO Allies
In a veiled warning, China has rebuked the US over its attempts to acquire Greenland, labeling the move as an "unacceptable" attempt to use other countries as a pretext for pursuing its interests. The statement came in response to US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he wants to make a deal to purchase the Danish territory from Greenland, citing fears of Russia and China taking control.
The tension between Washington and Copenhagen has escalated, with Denmark warning that an American takeover would spell the end of NATO cooperation. Meanwhile, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and other parliament leaders have urged the US to cease its "contempt" for their country, emphasizing the need for Greenland's people to decide its future.
China, which declared itself a "near-Arctic state" in 2018, has been quietly building its presence in the region. Beijing plans to construct a "Polar Silk Road," part of its Belt and Road Initiative, aimed at fostering economic ties with countries worldwide.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning unequivocally stated that China's Arctic activities prioritize peace, stability, and sustainable development, all in compliance with international law. She also warned the US against pursuing its interests through such means, stressing that the Arctic region concerns the collective interests of the global community.
As diplomatic tensions simmer, envoys from Denmark and Greenland are set to meet with US officials this week, while plans have been made for US senators to visit Copenhagen in the coming days. The situation remains volatile, with implications extending far beyond the disputed territory itself.
In a veiled warning, China has rebuked the US over its attempts to acquire Greenland, labeling the move as an "unacceptable" attempt to use other countries as a pretext for pursuing its interests. The statement came in response to US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he wants to make a deal to purchase the Danish territory from Greenland, citing fears of Russia and China taking control.
The tension between Washington and Copenhagen has escalated, with Denmark warning that an American takeover would spell the end of NATO cooperation. Meanwhile, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and other parliament leaders have urged the US to cease its "contempt" for their country, emphasizing the need for Greenland's people to decide its future.
China, which declared itself a "near-Arctic state" in 2018, has been quietly building its presence in the region. Beijing plans to construct a "Polar Silk Road," part of its Belt and Road Initiative, aimed at fostering economic ties with countries worldwide.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning unequivocally stated that China's Arctic activities prioritize peace, stability, and sustainable development, all in compliance with international law. She also warned the US against pursuing its interests through such means, stressing that the Arctic region concerns the collective interests of the global community.
As diplomatic tensions simmer, envoys from Denmark and Greenland are set to meet with US officials this week, while plans have been made for US senators to visit Copenhagen in the coming days. The situation remains volatile, with implications extending far beyond the disputed territory itself.