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Tag: Svalbard

China / General news / Norway

Growing Chinese presence in Norway draws security concern

February 20, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago in the High North, is emerging as a potential strategic pressure point in the Arctic, according to US-based defense analysis outlet RealClearDefense. While Svalbard is under …

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International relations / Norway / Philippines

Philippine Embassy strengthens ties with Svalbard community

September 1, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Philippine Embassy in Norway, led by Ambassador Enrico T. Fos, visited Longyearbyen on 29–30 August 2025 to meet local authorities and join the Filipino community in a series of …

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China / International relations / Norway

Chinese tourists spark controversy in Svalbard with military uniform

November 8, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

A recent incident in Ny-Ålesund has drawn attention after a group of Chinese tourists, including a woman in military uniform, were seen during a commemorative event at the Yellow River …

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China / International relations / Norway

A lawyer argues with Norway over sale of land to China

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 - by Charlotte Nike Albrechtsen - Leave a Comment

A lawyer and the Norwegian authorities disagree on the legality of auctioning off land on the geopolitical important archipelago of Svalbard, as the lawyer announced interest from potential  Chinese buyers. …

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General news / Norway / Taiwan

Taiwan contributes to Norwegian seed vault

May 23, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan announced yesterday, 22 May 2024, that Taiwan would contribute with 17 millet species samples to the so-called “Doomsday Vault” in Svalbard, Norway. The …

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Business in Asia / China / Norway

Arctic property for sale in Norway

May 19, 2024 - by Lærke Kobberup - Leave a Comment

A piece of property in the arctic region of Svalbard Norway has come on the market for sale. The owners wish to have the opportunity to sell to Chinese buyers, …

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