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POLITICSJun 3 · 00:00 UTCSCMP CHINAJulian Ryall

Japanese MP’s claim China eyes Antarctic ‘treasure trove’ dismissed

A Japanese lawmaker claimed China is targeting resource wealth beneath Antarctica, but a polar law expert dismissed this as a misreading of international obligations. The claims by Mitsuhiro Yokota, a Japan Innovation Party member, have raised concerns about the future of Antarctica.

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