Greenland is one of the few places on Earth where climate change is sometimes referred to as an opportunity by making it less inhabitable for those who live there and more accessible to those who don’t, a point not missed by leaders elsewhere. With the landmass no longer safely insulated by sea ice, the world is knocking on Greenland’s door.

Greenlanders do not want to follow American policy on China. And a large minority view Chinese influence in the world positively.

The United States considered making a bid for the North Atlantic island in 1867, when it also purchased Alaska from Russia.

Anders Vistisen, a Danish member of the European Parliament, told President Donald Trump to “f*** off,” in response to Trump touting the idea of buying Greenland.