Chinaвђ™s Quest For Great Power: Ships, Oil, And ... May 2026

(e.g., South China Sea, Arctic, Horn of Africa)

Rival the long-standing maritime supremacy of the U.S. Navy. 🛢️ The Oil Obsession China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...

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

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

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

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

Influence regions far beyond the South China Sea.