Here’s a surprising fact: China claims to be an Arctic nation despite its geography.

This ties into their Belt and Road Initiative, where they fund global infrastructure projects—but if countries can’t repay the loans, China gains control of strategic ports and assets, as seen in Africa and potentially soon in South America.

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