Chinese Research Vessel Spotted Near Alaska, Raising Arctic Tensions

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A Chinese research icebreaker, Xue Long 2, was detected off the Alaskan coast within the U.S. Arctic's Extended Continental Shelf, prompting monitoring by U.S. and Canadian military forces amid heightened Arctic military activity involving Russian and Chinese aircraft.
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- Coast Guard responds to Chinese research vessel detected near Utqiagvik KTVF
- NATO Ally Shadows China Icebreaker Newsweek
- A Chinese research vessel returns to Arctic waters — and Canada is watching CBC
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