China opened its fifth research station in Antarctica on Wednesday amid concerns over its location suited to collect signals "intelligence" from US-allied Australia and New Zealand.

China opens fifth Antarctic research station

A new satellite image shows China increasing its Antarctic footprint. Beijing's 5th station in southern Polar region is being built as China continues construction. New shipping routes are too being planned to be made in the Area.

Concern grows over China's growing polar presence

China's pursuit of great power status is drawing it to the frozen reaches of the world's polar regions. China is increasing its Antarctic footprint.

Report: China ramps up construction on new Antarctic station