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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo this week appointed a special envoy for the Arctic, veteran diplomat Jim DeHart, as the United States looks to boost its diplomatic presence amid growing Chinese activity in the region.

Kamala Harris seemed lost for an answer when questioned about whether the U.S. should have more icebreakers in the Arctic.

China has increased its civilian activities in the Arctic in recent years, with a potential eye towards deploying submarines there.