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The United States and China are each actively pursuing development of a Blue Economy to promote greater marine, maritime, and naval capabilities through more innovative, sustainable and environmentally friendly means. This book examines China's approach to developing a Blue Economy, compares China's efforts to developments in the United States, analyses…

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I recently finished reading this insightful book, which has helped me better understand the blue economy, how the US and China can both realize the potential of the ocean, and the geopolitical ramifications.

The competition between these two superpowers is deeply entrenched in ocean matters. Indeed, our planet is predominantly ocean, with more than two-thirds of its surface covered by the sea that serves as vital hubs for economic development, transportation, and resource extraction, as evident in the current race for seabed critical minerals and of course, seafood to feed the world population now approaching 9 billion. This book is…

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