Chinese scientists hope to conduct environmental research in High Arctic.
Driven by concern over the effects of global warming, a group of Chinese polar experts made the long journey to Nunavut last week to attend the Arctic Science Summit in Iqaluit. The scientists want to explore the possibilities for research projects in the Canadian High Arctic. The Chinese government already sends up to 100 scientists per year to Antarctica, at the opposite end of the Earth, where it operates two permanent research stations. But if the Canadian High Arctic can provide additional clues on how global warming works, deploying more researchers from China will be well worth the effort, according to Professor Chen Liqui. Liqui, who was one of the Chinese contingent visiting Iqaluit last week, heads China's Arctic and Antarctic department and its advisory committee for polar research.