Chinaвђ™s Quest For Great Power: Ships, Oil, And ... ❲2027❳

Safeguard the shipping lanes that carry 80% of its trade.

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

(e.g., Carrier tech, submarine capabilities) Which of these areas should we explore next? China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...

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:

Rival the long-standing maritime supremacy of the U.S. Navy. 🛢️ The Oil Obsession