Jul 26, 2017 chinas window of opportunity in the south china sea. Maritime china in the distant era take the private trade exchanges and cultural exchanges as the starting point, look at the ancient and modern times as a general idea, open up the history and reality, meet the local and international, and use the powerful visual language, exquisite and vivid characters to show the history and reality of the maritime silk road. The chinapakistan economic corridor is an extension to the proposed silk road. The 2016 guangdong 21st century maritime silk road international expo is an initiative of the guangdong province and is being organized with hong kong and macao administrations. The national development and reform commission issued its vision and actions on jointly building the silk road economic belt and 21st century maritime silk road on 28 march 2015. Jun 20, 2017 china unveils maritime silk road plans chinas belt and road initiative includes a maze of roads like the china pakistan economic corridor, bangladesh, china, india, myanmar corridor, and the maritime silk road. In these publications we have examined the security implications of the silk road economic belt and the 21st century maritime silk road.
Guangdong 21st century maritime silk road international. Mar 18, 2018 the 21st century maritime silk road shortened to maritime silk road hereafter initiative represents chinas consistent theme of peace and development. Peter roell november 2017 abstract the author introduces his presentation entitled the 21st centrury maritime silk road a view from europe with the remark history and geography matter by way of. Vision and actions on jointly building the silk road. It is conducive to achieve common prosperity and progress of human society. Chinas silk road economic belt and 21stcentury maritime silk road initiative aims to connect asia, africa, europe, and their near seas. Second, what is the role of sri lanka in modern maritime silk road. The writer is lecturer, department of industrial management, university of kelaniya. China, europe and the maritime silk road clingendael. A comparative view of the ancient and 21st century.
The report complements the february 2017 siprifriedrichebertstiftung publication on the landbased component of the bri, the. This book is one of the series publications on the 21 st century maritime silk road shortened as maritime silk road. The 21st century maritime silk road initiative msr initiative, put forward by the chinese government together with the silk road economic belt. To succeed, the 21st century maritime silk road must be based on the principle of mutual respect and mutual benefit. Xi in call for building of new maritime silk road1. The 21st century maritime silk road shortened to maritime silk road hereafter initiative represents chinas consistent theme of peace and development. Episode 2 offers a fun but forgettable filler mission. On land, the initiative will focus on jointly building a new eurasian land bridge and developing. The 21st century chinese maritime silk roadimpacts on. The ship named peranin reportedly delivered 978 containers from several countries along the 21st century maritime silk road.
The 21 st century maritime silk road a view from europe dr. China and the 21st century new maritime silk road march 16, 2017 may 9, 2017 klemensits peter 2486 views 0 comments china, infrastructure, maritime transport, silk road, transport one of the major elements of the one belt, one road initiative launched by china in 20 is the concept of the 21 st century maritime silk road. The 21st century chinese maritime silk roadimpacts on cambodia. Greek prime minister antonidis samaras, for example, made it clear that greece will support and actively participate in building the 21st century maritime silk road proposed by china. China, europe and the maritime silk road clingendael report, march 2015 maritime silk road. Discusses the significance and opportunities of the maritime silk road initiative. As a result, the container terminal at piraeus has been growing very rapidly over the past five years.
The chinese government has drafted and published the vision and actions on jointly building silk road economic belt and 21st century maritime silk road to promote the implementation of the initiative, instill vigor and vitality into the ancient silk road, connect asian, european and african countries more closely and promote mutually beneficial. Vision and actions silk road economic belt and 21st. The 21st century maritime silk road tourism opportunities and. Vision and actions silk road economic belt and 21st century. To give readers a better understanding of this 21stcentury maritime silk road, i would like to raise two general questions. It was a historic occasion because relations between the two countries were restored only in 1990, following a long period of estrangement caused by the indonesian allegation that the. The silk road has already received positive responses and support from many relevant countries. Apr 10, 2017 vision and actions on jointly building silk road economic belt and 21st century maritime silk road. In particular, we would like to express our gratitude to knut dethlefsen for realizing this project.
Apr 06, 2016 one belt one road obor and the 21st century maritime silk road the ministry of foreign affairs of china and ministry of commerce in a joint publication on the vision and actions on jointly building the silk road economic belt and 21st century maritime silk road describe the underlying basis of the silk road initiative as the silk road spirit. Travel, trade, war and faith whitefield and williams 2004 argue that some discrepancy exists with regard to names and places associated to the silk road. There are route passing the black sea to the ports of poti and in georgia, further using. Chinas belt and road initiative bri is a standout example of how that growth can take shape. The maritime silk road was a conduit for trade and cultural exchange between chinas southeastern coastal areas and foreign countries. The document called on countries along the 21st century maritime silk road to focus on sharing blue space and developing the blue economy, which will target issues such as marine environment protection, marine interconnectivity, maritime security and common oceanic governance. Apr 02, 2018 download the report china unveiled the concept for the twentyfirst century maritime silk road msr in 20 as a development strategy to boost infrastructure connectivity throughout southeast asia, oceania, the indian ocean, and east africa. On land, the initiative will focus on jointly building a new eurasian land bridge and developing chinamongolia. Vision and actions on jointly building belt and road. Two questions on the 21stcentury maritime silk road. Manila philippines the first of three regional workshops on the 21st century maritime silk road takes place in manila to address the security implications of chinas one. Aug 04, 2015 to succeed, the 21st century maritime silk road must be based on the principle of mutual respect and mutual benefit.
Peter roell november 2017 abstract the author introduces his presentation entitled the 21st centrury maritime silk road a view from europe with the remark history and geography matter by way of reference to the fascinating book the maritime silk. Vision and actions on jointly building silk road economic. A maritime silk road and indonesias perspective of maritime state yose rizal damuri et al csis working paper series wppir 201701 december 12, 2014 abstract this study is intended to see how the maritime silk road msr will be positioned in indonesias. The national development and reform commission ndrc issued its vision and actions on jointly building the silk road economic belt and 21st century maritime silk road on 28 march 2015. Download the report china unveiled the concept for the twentyfirst century maritime silk road msr in 20 as a development strategy to boost infrastructure connectivity throughout southeast asia, oceania, the indian ocean, and east africa. Maritime silk road and indonesias perspective of maritime. Geographic coverage of the silk road economic belt and the 21st century maritime silk road source. In october 20, president xi jinping of china addressed the indonesian parliament. Vision and actions on jointly building the silk road economic. The belt and road initiative is a significant development strategy launched by the chinese government with the intention of promoting economic cooperation among countries along the proposed belt and road routes.
Besides my 60page thesis, i also translate news articles in the chinese media that relate to chinas 21st century maritime silk road and one belt one road initiatives, as well as general articles about economic development in the indian ocean region and central asia. Why you should ignore belt and road initiative maps. The silk road economic belt and the 21st century maritime. The silk road is a general term used to geographically describe ancient chinese exchanges between asia, europe and africa in the areas of politics, economics and culture.
The comprehensive report presents an analysis of the seabased component of the belt and road initiative bri, the road. The 21st century maritime silk road and its security. The 21st century maritime silk road will facilitate more exchanges on the education, tourism, personnel training and cultural fronts, which, in turn, will enhance understanding between the peoples. Mission of the peoples republic of china to the european union all rights reserved. The policy report the 21st century maritime silk road. The central government has since then further elaborated on the idea of building the silk road economic belt and the 21st century maritime silk road. Introduction to the 21st century maritime silk road. Goddess of blah must read books in quarantine the catcher in the rye, the alchemist, pride and prejudice etc. The deployment of the pla to all corners of the globe may be seen as a force for common goods. The curiosity all around is how this could be used as a means of diplomacy, helping chinese leaders to meet their idea of national revival. The transport corridor traceca is the renaissance of the great silk road, one of the ancient routes in the world. Issued by the national development and reform commission, ministry of foreign affairs, and ministry of commerce of the peoples republic of china, with state council authorization.
The new maritime silk road should reflect the spirit and ethos of the ancient maritime silk road. The 21 st century maritime silk road a view from europe. Jul 26, 2015 one of the main threats that this trade ambitious initiative would bring to cambodia is the heavy reliance on chinese products. One of the main threats that this trade ambitious initiative would bring to cambodia is the heavy reliance on chinese products. Chinas window of opportunity in the south china sea the. Mar 03, 2016 this article aims to offer a comparative view between the ancient and 21 st century maritime silk road. Vijay sakhuja chinas maritime silk road and asia vijay sakhuja the 21st century maritime silk road msr can be considered as the most significant strategic outreach by china. China and the 21st century new maritime silk road belt and. Compiled by the fung business intelligence centre based on the framework chapter of the vision and actions on jointly building silk road economic belt and 21st entury maritime silk road exhibit 2.
A comparative view of the ancient and 21st century maritime. In order to revive the ancient silk road and bring more benefits to the relevant countries and peoples, chinese president xi jinping proposed in 20 that china and countries along the ancient silk road would build together the silk road economic belt and the 21st century maritime silk road the belt and road initiative for short. Security implications and ways forward for the european union presents an analysis of the seabased component of the belt and road initiative bri, the road. The 21stcentury maritime silk road is designed to go from chinas coast to europe through the south china sea and the indian ocean in one route, and from chinas coast through the south china sea to the south pacific in the other. China and the 21st century new maritime silk road belt. The ship named peranin reportedly delivered 978 containers from several countries along the 21stcentury maritime silk road. This outlined the framework, key areas of cooperation and cooperation mechanisms with regard to the belt and road initiative. Starting on land and developing on sea, the silk road is a vehicle of historic. A maritime silk road and indonesias perspective of maritime state yose rizal damuri et al csis working paper series wppir 201701 december 12, 2014 abstract this study is intended to see how the maritime silk road msr will be positioned in indonesias development and strategic perspective in the context of. The corridor starts in the eastern europe bulgaria, romania, ukraine and also crosses turkey. The msr is the maritime complement to the silk road economic belt, which focuses on infrastructure development across central asia. It has been a great pleasure working with and learning from fes professional, thoughtful and knowledgeable staff. The 21st century maritime silk road is designed to go from chinas coast to europe through the south china sea and the indian ocean in one route, and from chinas coast through the south china sea to the south pacific in the other.
The 21st century chinese maritime silk road, announced by xi, called for good maritime cooperation between china, southeast asian countries, sri lanka, other counties in indian oceans, africa and europe. When disputes arise, they should be settled peacefully, in accordance with. A limited maritime silk road trade in the most exquisite items of the ming and qing dynasties continued. The silk road of the 21st century international transport corridor europecaucasusasia traceca is a complex multimodal transport system in countries of the region, which aims to develop economic and trade relations and transportation links between countries and regions that is a significant contribution to the revival of one of the most. One belt one road obor and the 21st century maritime silk road the ministry of foreign affairs of china and ministry of commerce in a joint publication on the vision and actions on jointly building the silk road economic belt and 21st century maritime silk road describe the underlying basis of the silk road initiative as the silk road spirit. Building the 21st century maritime silk road reflections on maritime partnership. To the countries of europe, africa, south and southeast asia, the 21 st century new maritime silk road means an enormous opportunity, but a lot must be done in order to take it. According to xi, to build the new maritime silk road, china will strengthen maritime cooperation with asean countries to make good use of the chinaasean maritime cooperation fund set. China continues to take the high road, and is making known worldwide what her desires are, i. I support president xis 21st century maritime silk road because it will bring many benefits to the countries and peoples of the indopacific. The 21st century maritime silk road, executive summary.
The 21stcentury maritime silk road is designed to go from chinas coast to europe through the south china sea and the indian ocean in one route, and from chinas coast through the. Chinas window of opportunity in the south china sea. The 21st century maritime silk road is a key component of chinas belt and road initiative, a major development plan that aims to connect china with the rest. First, what are the likely genuine objectives behind the belt and road initiative. A paper for china as a maritime power conference july 28. The concepts of the silk road economic belt and the maritime silk road were first introduced by chinese president xi jinping during his visits to kazakhstan and indonesia in 20. Oct 07, 2014 the silk road has already received positive responses and support from many relevant countries.
The maritime silk road and the pla1 a paper for china as a maritime power conference july 2829, 2015 cna conference facility arlington, virginia by morgan clemens the past decade has seen a considerable amount of speculation concerning chinas military. A paper for china as a maritime power conference july 2829. China has proposed to revive the centuriesold silk road of the sea into a 21st century maritime silk road. Two questions on the 21stcentury maritime silk road ft. As early as 2,000 years ago, the maritime silk road started from chinas southeast coastal regions, traversing a vast expanse of oceans and. By the middle of the 15th century, barely a century after the decline of the overland silk road route, most of the volume of the maritime silk road trade had ceased as well.
The chinese government has drafted and published the vision and actions on jointly building silk road economic belt and 21stcentury maritime silk road to promote the implementation of the initiative, instill vigor and vitality into the ancient silk road, connect asian, european and african countries more closely and promote mutually beneficial. Oct 04, 20 according to xi, to build the new maritime silk road, china will strengthen maritime cooperation with asean countries to make good use of the chinaasean maritime cooperation fund set up by the. However, challenges and opportunities often coexist. Chinas 21st century maritime silk road chinas maritime. The new road should be linked to the asean connectivity masterplan. Building the 21st century maritime silk road rightways. You will not know how this book is actually before reading it until. Peranins arrival marks the opening of the first shipping route linking the middle east and the beibu gulf gulf of tonkin in vietnamese, according to the outlet.
This book explores the opportunities and challenges that both europe and asia face under the framework of the 21st century maritime silk road initiative. China and the 21st century new maritime silk road pageo. The silk road economic belt and the 21st century maritime silk road. Based on the above research, this book also proposes to construct a comprehensive application platform for the maritime silk road that will be a practical tool for decisionmaking. Perspectives on the 21st century maritime silk road forum.
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