Full Description
In the book Chinese Policy and Presence in the Arctic, Koivurova and Kopra (editors) offer a comprehensive account of China's evolving interests, policies and strategies in the Arctic region. Despite its lack of geography north of the Arctic Circle, China's presence in the High North is expected to grow in the coming years, which, in turn, is likely to speed up globalization in the region. This book brings together experts on China and the Arctic, each chapter contributing to a detailed overview of China's diplomatic, economic, environmental, scientific and strategic presence in the Arctic and its influence on regional affairs. The book is of interest to students, scholars and those dealing with China's foreign policy and Arctic affairs.
Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Notes on Contributors
1 Introduction to China's Arctic Engagement
Sanna Kopra and Timo Koivurova
2 China's Rise in a Changing World
Marc Lanteigne, Timo Koivurova and Matti Nojonen
3 China's Arctic Policy
Timo Koivurova, Sanna Kopra, Marc Lanteigne, Matti Nojonen, Malgorzata (Gosia) Smieszek and Adam Stepien
4 China and Arctic Science
Malgorzata Smieszek, Timo Koivurova and Egill Thor Nielsson
5 China, Climate Change and the Arctic Environment
Sanna Kopra, Karoliina Hurri, Liisa Kauppila, Adam Stepien and Yulia Yamineva
6 China's Economic Presence in the Arctic: Realities, Expectations and Concerns
Adam Stepien, Liisa Kauppila, Sanna Kopra, Juha Käpylä, Marc Lanteigne, Harri Mikkola and Matti Nojonen
7 Chinese-Finnish Economic Relations within the Arctic Context: Hopes and Disappointments
Adam Stepien, Timo Koivurova, Juha Käpylä, Harri Mikkola and Matti Nojonen
8 Conclusion: China's Policy and Presence in the Arctic
Timo Koivurova, Sanna Kopra, Marc Lanteigne and Adam Stepien
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