A Review on the Geopolitics of China: From Perspectives of History and Theories

Edmund Li Sheng (edmundsheng@sdu.edu.cn)
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Edmund Li Sheng: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Research Institute and School of Political Science and Public Administration at Shandong University

Chapter Chapter 1 in From Colonial Seaports to Modern Coastal Cities, 2024, pp 1-28 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The reliance on the sea for survival and its pivotal role in human history, particularly in terms of food, communication, trade, and defense, dates back thousands of years. Throughout this extensive history, views on maritime power have evolved through various stages. This chapter revisits key geopolitical theories, with a focus on figures such as Mackinder, examining their applicability to contemporary China and the current international order. It also delves into recent developments in China’s maritime strategies, influenced by economic growth and its increased political power. Notably, initiatives such as the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road reflect China’s aspirations to safeguard its maritime interests and expand its presence. The chapter emphasizes the importance of China’s maritime vision, particularly concerning security in the South China Sea and fostering cooperation with neighboring countries in the region (Sheng, L. [2022]. How Covid-19 reshapes new world order: Political economy perspective. Springer).

Keywords: Geopolitics; Sea power; Land power; Mackinder; The World Island; China; 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-9077-1_1

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