China's Rise in Antarctica?

China has begun a new phase in its Antarctic engagement. Beijing has dramatically increased Chinese scientific activities on the frozen continent and is looking to take on more of a leadership role there. This paper draws connections between China's expanded Antarctic program and debates on its...

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Published in:Asian Survey
Main Author: Brady, Anne-Marie
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: University of California Press 2010
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/as.2010.50.4.759
https://online.ucpress.edu/as/article-pdf/50/4/759/530864/as_2010_50_4_759.pdf
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Summary:China has begun a new phase in its Antarctic engagement. Beijing has dramatically increased Chinese scientific activities on the frozen continent and is looking to take on more of a leadership role there. This paper draws connections between China's expanded Antarctic program and debates on its foreign and domestic policies.