Chinaвђ™s Quest — For Great Power: Ships, 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

(e.g., Belt and Road Initiative, global oil prices)

(e.g., South China Sea, Arctic, Horn of Africa) China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...

Energy is the "Achilles' heel" of the Chinese economy. To fuel its growth and military, China is obsessed with energy security:

Safeguard the shipping lanes that carry 80% of its trade. China is rapidly expanding its maritime footprint to

Using economic ties to secure long-term oil and gas contracts.

(e.g., Carrier tech, submarine capabilities) Which of these areas should we explore next? To fuel its growth and military, China is

Investing in pipelines across Central Asia and Russia to bypass sea routes. 🏗️ Creating a New Order