Both China and the EU ae applying for observer status at
the Arctic Council of which Canada is presently in the Chair-
man's position. Even though Taiwan is officially a part of China;
and has banned seal products; China has more of a chance
over the EU in being granted "observer status" to the Arctic
Council. China's main interest is in the North West and North
East Passages for shipping of its imports as well as imports.....
It seems like it' pay back time for the EU by the Arctic Coucil
because of her recent stand on sealing.........