Question 9GS2GS2

China's acquisition of strategic ports globally has significant implications for international trade routes and economic relations. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

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China through its 'String of Pearls' and BRI - Belt and Road Initiative has acquired several strategic ports globally.

[Diagram showing map of ports acquired by China with labels: Djibouti, Hamburg, Gwadar, China]

Ports acquired by China:

Implications on International trade routes:

1Chinese access on 'Choke point' B) Djibouti near Red Sea, Ports in Myanmar for 'Malacca Strait'

2Make Chinese access, 'port call feature and reinforcements easy B) Hambantota in Sri Lanka

3Aim of competitive countries like USA, India can be stopped via blocking of sea route. B) Lodka crisis by Hamas → China not affected much.

4Interconnection of land and sea routes easier B) Gwadur and CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor).

Implications on economic relations

1Chinese exports will increase in market like Africa and Latin America

2Natural resources extraction leading to shorten supply chains of china

3Global shipping corridor will get to see more Chinese traffic

4India's economic interest in Gulf for oil can be impacted. B) Gwadur port

5Will bring underdeveloped countries more close to China B) Africa

B) Also 'debt trap diplomacy'

Thus, through initiative like IMEC (India middle east corridor) and ZUSTC (North south transport corridor), India must build its own supply chain and geostrategic power.

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Conclusion

Thus, through initiative like IMEC (India middle east corridor) and ZUSTC (North south transport corridor), India must build its own supply chain and geostrategic power.

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Diagram

Map showing China's strategic ports globally including Djibouti, Gwadar, Hambantota, and other locations

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Dishant A. Nisar

AIR 192024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

International Relations

China's Strategic Port Acquisition and Belt and Road Initiative

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