China says US shouldn't use other countries as 'pretext' to pursue its interests in Greenland January 12, 2026 at 12:28AM

China has responded to U.S. President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland, asserting that its Arctic activities are lawful and aimed at regional peace. Beijing stated that the U.S. should not use other nations as a pretext for its own interests. Greenland and Denmark have reiterated that the territory's future rests with its people, with Danish leaders warning a U.S.