China's Blue Economy: Evolution and Geostrategic Implications

The USA and China are each actively pursuing development of a Blue Economy to promote greater marine, maritime, and naval capabilities through more 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 prospects, cooperation, and competition, and outlines strategic implications arising from China's linkage of the Blue Economy development concept to its Maritime Silk Road initiative. The understanding of a Blue Economy as it is being pursued in China and the Indo-Pacific region is extremely relevant for academics, industry professionals, and government officials.

Features

• Describes in detail the development of the Blue Economy concept in China over time.
• Includes geo-strategic analysis based on the author's extensive research and explains the implications of China's Blue Economy strategy for the Indo-Pacific region.
• Discusses timely and important topics of interest to government, industry, and academic experts, both present and future.
• Adds value to the studies, interdisciplinary collaborations, and expertise on a complex issue of strategic, technological, and economic concern.
• Clarifies the linkages among Blue Economy, envrionmental and sustainable development, and recognizes the importance of understanding the Blue Economy concept at a global scale.

This book is written for everyone interested in Blue Economy studies, those who study and practice international environmental policy and development, and marine policy and governance.