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China to build ‘Polar Silk Road’ in Arctic: White paper
Beijing, Jan 26 (IANS) China on Friday published a white paper on its Arctic policy, pledging cooperative governance and elaborating its vision for a “Polar Silk Road” extending President Xi Jinping’s signature Belt and Road Initiative that India opposes.
The document, titled China’s Arctic Policy by the State Council Information Office, said Beijing would encourage enterprises to build infrastructure and conduct commercial trial voyages, paving the way for Arctic shipping routes that would form the “Polar Silk Road”.
“China hopes to work with all parties to build a ‘Polar Silk Road’ through developing the Arctic shipping routes,” Xinhua news agency reported, citing the document.
The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road (Belt and Road Initiative) will facilitate connectivity, sustainable economic and social development of the Arctic.
It said “great importance will be placed on navigation security”.
“The country has actively conducted studies on these routes and continuously strengthened hydrographic surveys to improve navigation, security and logistics in the Arctic”.
The paper stressed that China has “shared interests” with Arctic nations. “While pursuing its own interests, China will pay due regard to the interests of other countries and the broader international community.”
It said that China will also regulate and manage Arctic-related affairs and activities within its jurisdiction in accordance with the law.
The document said that Beijing will “enhance its ability to understand, protect and develop the Arctic, and participate in international cooperation in Arctic affairs.
It said China also eyes development of oil, gas, mineral resources and other non-fossil energies, fishing and tourism in the region, jointly with Arctic states, while “respecting the tradition and culture of Arctic residents”, including indigenous peoples, and conserving the natural environment.
The white paper promised more on scientific research and environmental protection in the Arctic.
Kong Xuanyou, Vice Foreign Minister, said that China’s participation in the development of the Arctic was a “contribution that would bring about development opportunities and social benefits”.
“It is completely unnecessary to doubt our intentions about plundering of resources or destruction of the environment,” Kong said.
The land territories in the Arctic cover an area of about 8 million square kilometres, whose sovereignty belongs to Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the US.
The Arctic Ocean has an area of over 12 million square kilometres, in which coastal and other countries share maritime rights and interests according to international law.
China’s Belt and Road initiative, proposed in 2013, aims to build trade and infrastructure networks connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient Silk Road routes. The plan reflects Xi’s desire for China to take on a more prominent global leadership role.
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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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