US on alert after China's 'dual-use' research vessels spotted near Alaska multiple times this year
- Chinese research Yuan Wang 5 (Photo: X/@OsintUpdates)The US said it is observing increased activity of Chinese research vessels around the arctic offshores of Alaska, raising mineral and security concerns.
- These research vessels have been reportedly observed close to the maritime zones near Alaska's Aleutian Islands, into the Bering Strait between the US and Russia, and as far as the North Pole.
- Four Chinese research vessels have conducted work offshore in the US Arctic since the beginning of 2026, compared to a total of five last year, according to commander of US Coast Guard's Arctic District,
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- Chinese research Yuan Wang 5 (Photo: X/@OsintUpdates)The US said it is observing increased activity of Chinese research vessels around the arctic offshores of Alaska, raising mineral and security concerns.
- These research vessels have been reportedly observed close to the maritime zones near Alaska's Aleutian Islands, into the Bering Strait between the US and Russia, and as far as the North Pole.
- Four Chinese research vessels have conducted work offshore in the US Arctic since the beginning of 2026, compared to a total of five last year, according to commander of US Coast Guard's Arctic District,
Sources: Times of India