U.S. Coast Guard Intercepts Two Chinese Research Ships in Disputed Portions of the Arctic Ocean

U.S. Coast Guard intercepts two Chinese research ships in disputed portions of the Arctic Ocean

The China-flagged research vessel JIDI operates approximately 265 miles northwest of Utqiagvik, Alaska, September 2, 2025. The Coast Guard Arctic District deployed USCGC Healy (WAGB-20) to monitor and query the vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard Courtesy Photo)The U.S. Coast Guard shadowed two Chinese research ships operating in disputed waters within the Arctic Ocean this week, the Coast Guard announced Wednesday. The icebreakers Ji Di and Zhong Shan Da…

US Coast Guard Tracks Chinese Research Ships Near Alaska

The Coast Guard reported tracking two Chinese research ships last week, operating roughly 200 miles off Alaska’s coast. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the service said the Liberia-flagged Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di was detected about 230 miles north of Utqiagvik on Sunday. Two days later, the Chinese-flagged Ji Di was spotted approximately 265 miles northwest of the city. #BREAKING USCG responded to 2 Chinese research vessels in the Arctic ~2…