US Coast Guard intensifies surveillance of China’s Arctic icebreakers, Xue Long and Xue Long 2, to safeguard sovereignty and deter espionage—following last year’s Alaskan sightings and Canadian tracking. Senators push for legislation targeting vessels suspected of intelligence gathering, while analysts urge Australia to watch closely as these dual-purpose ships deploy advanced tech. Australia’s foreign ministry blocks FOI requests on port access, citing national security, yet maintains no current ban. The Arctic’s rising strategic value underscores global vigilance over foreign research vessels.

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