Beijing, China - Oct 22, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
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2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Mao Ning, spokeswoman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"The Arctic bears on the common interests of the international community. Countries' right and freedom to carry out activities in the Arctic in accordance with the law needs to be fully respected. China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting the peace, stability and sustainable development of the region. They are in line with the international law. Dividing countries into blocs out of the Cold-War mentality and inciting geopolitical confrontation are not in the interest of peace, stability and development in the Arctic region."
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Dividing countries into blocs out of the Cold War mentality and inciting geopolitical confrontation are not in the interest of peace, stability and development in the Arctic region, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday.

Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing in Beijing in response to a question about a new Arctic strategy unveiled by the European Union on Tuesday.

"The Arctic bears on the common interests of the international community. Countries' right and freedom to carry out activities in the Arctic in accordance with the law needs to be fully respected. China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting the peace, stability and sustainable development of the region. They are in line with the international law. Dividing countries into blocs out of the Cold-War mentality and inciting geopolitical confrontation are not in the interest of peace, stability and development in the Arctic region," Mao said.