China sees an opportunity in Greenland, but not in the way that Trump thinks

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Amy Hawkins Senior China correspondentJanuary 21, 2026 at 02:25 AM
China sees an opportunity in Greenland, but not in the way that Trump thinks

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The article discusses China's perspective on Donald Trump's interest in Greenland. While Trump claims his Greenland plans are to counter Chinese and Russian influence, the EU believes it will divide NATO, which would benefit both countries. China sees Trump's actions as further evidence of a weakening US-led world order, creating opportunities for China. Despite US concerns about China's growing Arctic presence, Chinese attempts to gain a foothold in Greenland have been blocked by the US and Denmark. China's official stance opposes undermining the UN charter and urges the US to stop using the "so-called China threat" as an excuse.

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china 100% greenland 90% us foreign policy 70% us alliances 70% trump 60% geopolitics 60% arctic region 60% russia 50% nato 50% sovereignty 40%

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China

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