The Rising of China Arctic

After the rise of China’s power in Africa, are we on the verge of seeing a Chinese Arctic? With global warming affecting the poles more rapidly than the rest of the planet, ice is melting at an accelerated rate. Over the past decade, Shanghai has invested more than five billion euros to protect itself from rising waters. But with the melting ice comes new opportunities. New shipping routes, mining provinces and fishing grounds are opening up. Director: Olivier Truc