06-05-2019 22:16 via news.yahoo.com

Pompeo: Russia is "aggressive" in Arctic, China's work there also needs watching

Speaking as he arrived in northern Finland for a meeting of nations with territory in the Arctic, Pompeo said China appeared to have national security aims there, and Russia's activities, including plans for new shipping channels from Asia to northern Europe, deserved a closer look."The United States and Arctic nations welcome transparent Chinese investment that reflect economic interests, not national security ambitions," Pompeo said in a speech.Countries have been scrambling to claim territory
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