China sets sights on Antarctica grab as coronavirus fuels 'no diplomacy' in Southern Ocean

Xi Jinpingࢀ™s secretive state has already come under fire on the international stage for its aggression in the South China Sea. Experts now fear Beijing is looking south, to the scientific haven of Antarctica, hoping to position itself as a global leader in the region and push its luck with an international treaty. The global pact, signed 60 years ago, is dedicated to preserving and protecting the continent for scientific research and provides a safeguard against nuclear proliferation. But Professor Klaus Dodds says some parts of the agreement need updating. He told Express.co.uk: ࢀœIn recent years there has been growing…