China's Maritime Security Strategy: The Evolution of a Growing Sea Power

The book explores China's maritime security strategy, which has evolved from constrained to assertive due to Beijing's pursuit of policies and measures to safeguard its maritime rights and interests in the Indo-Pacific region. It suggests that while maritime actors and naval capability have provided depth to the strategy, national strategic guidelines from each generation of Chinese leadership have determined the overall direction. China's maritime agenda prioritizes territorial integrity, development, and regional and international maritime cooperation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 10 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The evolution of China's maritime security strategy is a subject of thorough examination in this comprehensive work. It delves into the factors that have driven China from a constrained to a more assertive approach in safeguarding its maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. While China has historically been a relatively passive player in maritime security, recent years have seen Beijing embark on a proactive policy agenda to secure its maritime rights and interests. This growing influence in the region has raised concerns among other countries about China's evolving sea power.

To address these concerns, this book provides a comprehensive overview of China's maritime security strategy from the era of Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping. It explores the various dimensions of China's maritime power, including the involvement of maritime actors, the development of naval capability, and the national strategic guidelines set by each generation of Chinese leadership.

Through an in-depth analysis, the book identifies three key priorities for China's maritime agenda: territorial integrity, development, and regional and international maritime cooperation. Territorial integrity is considered paramount, reflecting China's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial claims. Development is another key priority, as China seeks to expand its economic and technological capabilities in the maritime domain. Regional and international maritime cooperation is seen as essential for promoting stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region, which is home to a diverse range of countries and interests.

The findings of this book shed light on China's multidimensional maritime power as both assertive and cooperative. China's assertive stance is evident in its efforts to protect its territorial claims and uphold its sovereignty. At the same time, China is also actively engaged in regional and international maritime cooperation, seeking to build partnerships and foster stability in the Indo-Pacific.

This book will be of immense interest to students of naval strategy, maritime security, Chinese politics, and International Relations. It provides a valuable insights into China's evolving maritime security strategy and its implications for the region and the world. By examining the factors that have shaped China's maritime policy, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics of China's role in the global maritime landscape.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 161 x 243 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367745646