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Published on: 19. September 2025

Arctic route: China tests strategic new shipping route to Europe

Icebreaker ship Xuelong, or "snow dragon": China's activities in the Arctic are on thin ice.

On Saturday, the Chinese Haijie Shipping Company is launching a seasonal Arctic trade route to Europe for the first time. China wants to become less dependent on existing routes – and at the same time shies away from large investments in the Russian Arctic section.

Fabian Peltsch

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Last updated: 19. September 2025

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