China Urged to Strengthen Maritime Rights Deterrence in First Island Chain
Quick Look
An analysis in the Pacific Journal recommends Beijing strengthen inter-agency coordination and build credible deterrence to protect its maritime rights along the first island chain, which spans from the Kuril Islands to Borneo, including Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
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Why It Matters
The article discusses recommendations for Beijing to strengthen its coordination and deterrence capabilities to protect maritime rights along the first island chain, a crucial geopolitical area.
The three waterways lie along the first island chain, which stretches along the East Asian coastline from the Kuril Islands down to Borneo, encompassing Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.
Writing in the Pacific Journal, Yue recommended that Beijing strengthen coordination across agencies and build credible deterrence along with a resilient system for protecting its maritime rights.
“The country should establish cross-departmental mechanisms to ensure unified responses across the diplomatic, military, law enforcement, legal and communications domains,” Yue wrote.
Open Questions
- How will Beijing implement these recommendations?
- What will be the reaction of other nations in the first island chain?
