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Trump Warns China May Eye Greenland Amid Tensions

1/20/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump says China would attack Greenland if the United States does not assert control.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry dismissed the assertion and urged the United States to stop using the "China threat" as a pretext for its interests.
Critics say Trump's Greenland focus stems from financial motives rather than security concerns.
Some applaud China's sovereignty stance, while others note its actions in South China Sea and Taiwan.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says China would attack Greenland if the United States does not assert control.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry dismissed the assertion and urged the United States to stop using the "China threat" as a pretext for its interests.
Critics say Trump's Greenland focus stems from financial motives rather than security concerns.
Some applaud China's sovereignty stance, while others note its actions in South China Sea and Taiwan.