The Discussion on the Game and Cooperation between China,Japan and South Korea in the Arctic
In recent years,due to the influence of global warming,the melting of Arctic glaciers has accelerated,thus changing the international relations within and outside the region.China,Japan and South Korea have tried to enter the region for the shipping interests in the Arctic that may emerge in the future,as well as rich oil,natural gas and other natural resources.The three countries are exploring both multilateral and bilateral diplomacy to strengthen their influence in the Arctic.So far,the Arctic policies of the three countries have been independent and even competitive,which easily result in conflicts of interest,and the important strategic position of the Arctic also causes military tensions.In fact,the three countries have common interests in the Arctic,and they may also contribute to cooperation among the three countries.Therefore,from the perspective of geopolitics,this paper discusses the response of China,Japan and South Korea to the Arctic ice melting and evaluate the impact on the trilateral relations.Firstly,from the macro level,it is necessary to discuss the impact of global warming on the Arctic environment and the geopolitical changes;Secondly,it discusses the influence of the emergence of new Arctic shipping routes on the global and maritime trade between China,Japan and South Korea;Thirdly,it discusses the actions of the three countries with strong energy demand for the Arctic resources;Finally,it discusses the possible path of cooperation among the three countries on the Arctic issues.
Global warmingArctic shipping routesthe UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
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