China’s interest in Greenland is recent – it dates back to 2005 when the then-Premier of Greenland, Hans Enoksen, paid a visit to China. In 2011, Greenland’s minister for industry and natural resources was the next to pay a visit to China, being welcomed by the vice-premier.

Dec 18, 2018 · It's the 12th-largest territory in the world, 10 times bigger than the United Kingdom: two million square kilometres of rock and ice. Yet its population is minuscule at 56,000 – roughly the...

Oct 22, 2022 · NUUK, Greenland — Citing rising competition in the Arctic, exacerbated, in part, by China’s “increased efforts to garner influence in the region,” earlier this month, the United States announced its new Arctic strategy, and it will also be establishing an …

Jun 7, 2024 · As soon as Greenland gained the right to develop its resources in 2009, China became involved with Greenland’s geostrategic location and abundance of hydrocarbon and mineral deposits. China’s rapid economic growth is one reason for its exploration into Greenland.

Mar 24, 2020 · In the case of Greenland, the island’s strategic location and abundant natural resources make it an attractive partner for China’s Arctic strategy. Zinc, iron, uranium, and rare-earth elements arouse particular interest.

Jan 11, 2025 · There is some speculation that Trump's move is just bluster, a move to get Denmark to boost Greenland's security in the face of the threat of both Russia and China seeking influence in the region.

Jan 9, 2025 · Trump’s bid to buy Greenland is partly based on security concerns about Chinese and Russian access to the Arctic.

Jan 16, 2025 · China has also expressed interest in Greenland’s mineral wealth, but a Chinese-backed REE project stalled after Greenland banned uranium mining. Moreover, serious doubts around the economic feasibility of mineral resource extraction persist due to Greenland’s harsh environment, remoteness, lack of infrastructure, and high operating costs.

Jan 5, 2022 · The island constituency is at risk of debt-trap diplomacy from China’s Polar Silk Road investments if Greenland is unable to garner adequate funds from liberal partners.

In Greenland, China began building its strategic presence following the adoption of the Self-Government Act of 2008, which gave the territory of Greenland an increasing level of autonomy, including the ability to conclude agreements with foreign states.