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Unseen Agenda Beneath the Ice: Claims Emerge of Chinese Research Vessels Near Alaska’s Borders As global interest in the Arctic intensifies, recent reports have emerged suggesting uneasy tensions beneath the icy waters near Alaska—specifically, heightened activity by Chinese research vessels operating close to U.S. maritime borders. While Beijing frames these missions as peaceful scientific endeavors, new claims are fueling speculation about a deeper “unseen agenda” in the rapidly changing polar region. ### The Rising Presence of Chinese Research Vessels in Arctic Waters Over the past year, China’s increasingly assertive presence in the Arctic has drawn scrutiny. Multiple Chinese polar research ships, including the Xuelong (Snow Dragon) and newer ice-strengthened vessels, have conducted extended voyages across the Arctic Ocean, including near the Bering Strait and waters adjacent to Alaska. These missions often involve oceanographic, geological, and climate research—data critical to understanding global climate systems and resource potential.