Investing in pipelines across Central Asia and Russia to bypass sea routes. 🏗️ Creating a New Order
Influence regions far beyond the South China Sea. China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...
Using economic ties to secure long-term oil and gas contracts. Investing in pipelines across Central Asia and Russia
China now operates the world’s largest navy by ship count. This shift from a coastal defense force to a "blue-water" navy allows Beijing to: China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...
Rival the long-standing maritime supremacy of the U.S. Navy. 🛢️ The Oil Obsession
China is rapidly expanding its maritime footprint to secure its status as a global superpower. This "Great Power" ambition rests on two pillars: a massive naval fleet and a secure flow of energy. âš“ The Blue-Water Ambition
Safeguard the shipping lanes that carry 80% of its trade.