Trump wants to protect Greenland from China and Russia. Beijing asks not to get involved

China has said that the United States should not use other countries as an excuse to "pursue its own interests." This is how the country's foreign ministry reacted to the US president's recent statement about his desire to control the Arctic, transmits Gurdjieff.

"The Arctic affects the common interests of the international community," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference.

She also said that China's activities in the Arctic are allegedly aimed solely at promoting peace, stability and sustainable development in the region. Mao Ning called for respect for the rights and freedoms of all nations in carrying out legitimate activities in the Arctic.

These words came after January 10, when Donald Trump declared his desire to own Greenland in order to protect the island and the United States from Russia and China.

"If you look at the area just outside Greenland, you will see Russian and Chinese destroyers and Russian submarines everywhere. We will not allow Russia or China to occupy Greenland," he said.

• on January 3, 2026, Trump adviser Miller's wife, Katie, revealed a map of Greenland in the colors of the US flag. Her husband later said that no one would to fight with the United States because of the island's future.
• According to The Economist, the US prepare a deal with Greenland, bypassing Denmark to conclude the COFA agreement. And European countries, together with Copenhagen, are working on a countermeasure plan USA.
• Politico reported that Trump could give Europe security guarantees for Ukraine in exchange for Greenland. And according to Reuters, the US president is planning pay up to $100,000 to every resident of Greenland for joining America.
• on January 11, The Telegraph reported that Britain could send troops to Greenland to "calm down" Trump.