Belgium-Greenland/Residents
Brussels, Belgium - Jan 8-9, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Street view, Berlaymont Building
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Local resident (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 3):
"Well, nobody should go into other places and claim it as their own. If it's Greenland tomorrow, it could be some other country the day after tomorrow. So it can become a big problem."
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3. Buildings
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4. SOUNDBITE (English) Local resident (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 5):
"You know, you have to respect international law and international border, so it's totally unacceptable. The relationships in the world, you know, you have to respect each other, not only the partners, also other countries. And this is something that the United States is not doing right now."
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5. Buildings
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FILE: Nuuk, Greenland, Denmark - Jan 17, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Aerial shots of cityscape, buildings, port
7. Aerial shot of buildings, flag of Greenland
FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Oct 2024 (CCTV Video News Agency - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Various of White House
In Brussels, capital of Belgium and home to the headquarters of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), local residents have strongly condemned the recent statements made by the United States regarding Greenland, terming them "totally unacceptable" and a violation of international law.
The United States has continued to voice its interest in Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory, drawing sharp criticism from the public.
"Nobody should go into other places and claim it as their own. If it's Greenland tomorrow, it could be some other country the day after tomorrow. So it can become a big problem," said a Brussels resident.
"You have to respect international law and international border, so it's totally unacceptable. The relationships in the world, you know, you have to respect each other, not only the partners, but also other countries. And this is something that the United States is not doing right now," another resident said.
The growing unease in Brussels highlights the deepening tension over the issue.
Analysts argue that the dispute over Greenland is no longer just a diplomatic disagreement, and it has become a vivid reflection of deeper divisions between the United States and Europe regarding international norms, strategic boundaries, and mutual respect.
Belgium-Greenland/Residents
Dateline : Jan 8-9, 2026/File
Location : Belgium
Duration : 1'15
Brussels, Belgium - Jan 8-9, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Street view, Berlaymont Building
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Local resident (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 3):
"Well, nobody should go into other places and claim it as their own. If it's Greenland tomorrow, it could be some other country the day after tomorrow. So it can become a big problem."
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3. Buildings
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Local resident (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 5):
"You know, you have to respect international law and international border, so it's totally unacceptable. The relationships in the world, you know, you have to respect each other, not only the partners, also other countries. And this is something that the United States is not doing right now."
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5. Buildings
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FILE: Nuuk, Greenland, Denmark - Jan 17, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Aerial shots of cityscape, buildings, port
7. Aerial shot of buildings, flag of Greenland
FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Oct 2024 (CCTV Video News Agency - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Various of White House
In Brussels, capital of Belgium and home to the headquarters of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), local residents have strongly condemned the recent statements made by the United States regarding Greenland, terming them "totally unacceptable" and a violation of international law.
The United States has continued to voice its interest in Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory, drawing sharp criticism from the public.
"Nobody should go into other places and claim it as their own. If it's Greenland tomorrow, it could be some other country the day after tomorrow. So it can become a big problem," said a Brussels resident.
"You have to respect international law and international border, so it's totally unacceptable. The relationships in the world, you know, you have to respect each other, not only the partners, but also other countries. And this is something that the United States is not doing right now," another resident said.
The growing unease in Brussels highlights the deepening tension over the issue.
Analysts argue that the dispute over Greenland is no longer just a diplomatic disagreement, and it has become a vivid reflection of deeper divisions between the United States and Europe regarding international norms, strategic boundaries, and mutual respect.
ID : 8461064
Published : 2026-01-10 15:53
Last Modified : 2026-01-10 17:57:53
Source : CCTV Video News Agency,China Central Television (CCTV),China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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