China has proposed to host the secretariat of a new treaty governing the high seas, a surprise bid that underscores Beijing's desire to have greater influence over global environmental governance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/17/asia-pacific/politics/china-secretariat-high-seas-treaty/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #china #oceans #mining #us #un #donaldtrump