China Focus: China publishes Arctic policy, eyeing vision of "Polar Silk Road"

File photo taken on Aug. 29, 2010 shows China's icebreaker "Xue Long", or "Snow Dragon", sailing in the Arctic Ocean at 74 degrees of north latitude for a comprehensive oceanographic survey. China pledged peaceful utilization of the Arctic and committed itself to maintaining peace and stability in the region, said a white paper issued by the State Council Information Office Friday. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)