The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a warning about a surge in Chinese research vessel activity within the U.S. Arctic, following the detection and response to two Chinese vessels. The agency has noted that it is currently monitoring a total of five such vessels, highlighting a growing trend of increased maritime presence.
The recent incidents involved the Ji Di and Zhong, a Chinese research vessel, whose movements have been tracked by Coast Guard aircraft and cutters, reflecting the agency’s ongoing vigilance in the region. These actions are part of Operation Frontier Sentinel, which aims to respond to adversaries operating in Alaskan and U.S. Arctic waters.
According to the Coast Guard, the sightings of Chinese ships are part of a