In response to NATO Secretary General Rutte's recent remarks about China, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning said in response to questions at a regular press conference on the 10th that the Arctic involves the overall interests of the international community. China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting peace, stability and sustainable development in the Arctic, and are in line with international law. The rights and freedoms of all countries to carry out activities in the Arctic in accordance with the law should be fully respected. China resolutely opposes the “Chinese threat,” portraying tension and creating confrontation in the Arctic.

In response to NATO Secretary General Rutte's recent remarks about China, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning said in response to questions at a regular press conference on the 10th that the Arctic involves the overall interests of the international community. China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting peace, stability and sustainable development in the Arctic, and are in line with international law. The rights and freedoms of all countries to carry out activities in the Arctic in accordance with the law should be fully respected. China resolutely opposes the “Chinese threat,” portraying tension and creating confrontation in the Arctic.