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China Pursues Strategic Interests in Antarctica

Following state media’s recent announcement that state-owned companies were planning to substantially ramp up krill fishing in Antarctica—which has attracted criticism from scientists and conservationists for its potential impact on Antarctic whale, seal, and penguin populations—The New York Times’ Jane Perlez outlines recent developments in China’s Antarctic strategy, highlighting concerns about Beijing’s approach as expressed