NEW YORK/BEIJING -- As global competition for the Arctic's rich resources grows, the proposed acquisition of a Canadian mining company by China's Shandong Gold Group has emerged as a flashpoint in the countries' deteriorating ties.
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Chinese gold miner's Arctic ambitions face chill in Canada
Many oppose state-owned company gaining foothold in the northern sea
A Canadian icebreaker in Nunavut: Many countries, including China, are interested in the Arctic's rich mineral and gas deposits. © Reuters
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