Using economic ties to secure long-term oil and gas contracts.
Safeguard the shipping lanes that carry 80% of its trade. China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...
Investing in pipelines across Central Asia and Russia to bypass sea routes. 🏗️ Creating a New Order Using economic ties to secure long-term oil and
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. ⚓ The Blue-Water Ambition Belt and Road Initiative
The "Quest" isn't just about hardware; it's about reshaping global rules.
Energy is the "Achilles' heel" of the Chinese economy. To fuel its growth and military, China is obsessed with energy security:
(e.g., Belt and Road Initiative, global oil prices)