date:Apr 28, 2014
rways government.
Beijings desire to tap the North Atlantic may soften its approach to Norway. China is very aware it cant access these [North Atlantic] fishing resources but it would very much like to. Chinas free trade deals with northern European states like Iceland and Norway should be seen as part of Chinas strategic moves to meet its priority strategic needs food and energy believes Baldursson.
Courtship of Northern European states may also be part of Chinas growing interest in the Arc