Video: China slams US ‘China threat’ pretext in renewed Greenland grab
Abdullateef Fowewe
Beijing has fired back at President Trump’s revived push to buy Greenland, accusing the United States of hiding behind a fabricated “China threat” to chase Arctic dominance.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian delivered a rebuke amid escalating tensions over the island’s rare earth minerals and strategic military bases.
China has repeatedly stated its position on the Greenland issue, and urged the United States to stop using the so-called ‘China threat’ as a pretext for pursuing its own interests.
Jian emphasised the sanctity of international law, adding, “The international law based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter is the foundation of the existing international order and must be upheld.”
The remarks came in response to US tariff threats tied to acquisition talks with Denmark, echoing Trump’s 2019 proposal dusted off for Arctic security reasons.
Tensions have boiled over Greenland’s resources and sites like Thule Air Base, where US investments spiked after its 2023 reactivation to counter Russian and Chinese moves in the melting Arctic.
