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This article surveys Chinese scholarship on the construction of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, analyzing its strategic, economic, and geopolitical significance. It highlights China’s efforts to strengthen regional economic integration, develop coastal and port cities, and expand maritime trade networks while navigating external pressures from major powers. The study identifies key challenges, including geopolitical competition, uneven development along the route, and non-traditional security threats. It also reviews policy recommendations, such as enhancing infrastructure, fostering regional supply chains, and promoting political trust between states. The article concludes by noting gaps in the literature, emphasizing the need for empirical analysis, sector-specific studies, and expanded research on regions beyond Southeast Asia, offering actionable insights for policymakers and strategists engaged in maritime development and regional cooperation.

Publication Date

3-1-2016

Publisher

China Maritime Studies Institute, U.S Naval War College

City

Newport, Rhode Island

Keywords

China Maritime Studies Institute, 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, China, Xi Jinping, ASEAN, maritime strategy, economic cooperation, geopolitical risk, infrastructure development, far seas industries, trade facilitation

CMSI Archive Translation: A Summary of Chinese Research on the Construction of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road

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