Hainan Standing Deputy Governor: Maritime passage safety requires joint maintenance

WealthCoffee · 2026-04-01T10:55:20+00:00

Hainan Province Executive Vice Governor Batel emphasized the importance of ocean cooperation at the Boao Asia Forum, believing that peace and security are the foundation of blue economic development. He called on countries to overcome zero-sum games and safeguard maritime passage security. Shenzhen University professor Chen Jihong pointed out that a strong maritime fleet is the guarantee of national ocean security, emphasizing that strategic service of the fleet is crucial.

WealthCoffee

2026-04-01 10:55:20

Abstract generation in progress

【Caixin Net】 Hainan’s executive vice governor, Bartel, said that recent international geopolitical conditions have been turbulent and volatile, and that all parties have profoundly recognized that the ocean’s peace, security, openness, and connectivity are the prerequisite for the prosperity and development of the blue economy, and that the shifting global landscape gives the blue economy new strategic meaning.

On March 26, Bartel made the remarks above at the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference. He said that deepening maritime cooperation and strengthening supply chain resilience are not only of economic significance, but also concern the overall situation of development and security. “We must move beyond zero-sum games, uphold the spirit of multilateralism, and jointly safeguard the security of sea lanes.”

Chen Jihong, a specially appointed professor at Shenzhen University and director of the Shenzhen International Maritime Research Institute, said at the same event that, judging from the recent international situation, having a powerful merchant fleet is a basic guarantee for national maritime security. “About 60% of China’s ocean-going fleet is overseas. How to make good use of and control the fleet, and serve the country’s security strategy, is a major question.” Chen Jihong said.

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.