China's Arctic ambitions and what they mean for Canada / P. Whitney Lackenbauer [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lajeunesse, Adam

Lackenbauer, P. Whitney, author.

Series:

Beyond boundaries series ; Number 8.

Beyond Boundaries Series ; Number 8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arctic regions--Foreign relations--China.

Arctic regions.

China--Foreign relations--Arctic regions.

China.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Calgary University of Calgary Press 2018

Calgary, Alberta : University of Calgary Press, 2018.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

China’s Arctic Ambitions and What They Mean for Canada is one of the first in-depth studies of China’s increasing interest in the Arctic. It offers a holistic approach to understanding Chinese motivations and the potential impacts of greater Chinese presence in the circumpolar region, exploring resource development, shipping, scientific research, governance, and security. Drawing on extensive research in Chinese government documentation, business and media reports, and current academic literature, this timely volume eschews the traditional assumption that Chinese actions are unified and monolithic in their approach to Arctic affairs. Instead, it offers a careful analysis of the different, and often competing, interests and priorities of Chinese government and industry. Analyzing Chinese interests and activities from a Canadian perspective, the book provides an unparalleled point of reference to discuss the implications for the Canadian and broader circumpolar North.

Contents:

Front Cover

Half Title Page

Series Page

Full Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Illustrations

Abbreviations

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1 | Situating the Arctic in China's Strategy

2 | The Snow Dragon: China, Polar Science, and the Environment

3 | Sovereignty and Shipping

4 | Arctic Resources and China's Rising Demand

5 | China and Arctic Governance: Uncertainty and Potential Friction

6 | The Way Ahead

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Biographies

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CC BY-NC-ND

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBC, viewed February 21, 2018).

ISBN:

9781552389027

1552389022

9781552389041

1552389049

OCLC:

1020790118

Publisher Number:

https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvf3w20h

Access Restriction:

Open access Unrestricted online access