Owen Au

Owen Au is an independent researcher who focuses on China’s foreign policy, Indo-Pacific geopolitics, and maritime security.

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    Evolving Blue Economy Propels PRC Maritime Ambitions

    Executive Summary: Beijing’s maritime strategy hinges on expanding what it calls the “blue economy,” which is increasingly integrated with broader strategic ambitions under the rubric of becoming a “strong sea

    Roiling in the Deep: PRC Pushes New Deep Sea Order

    Executive Summary: New deep-sea technologies, growing influence in the International Seabed Authority, and domestic legislation are part of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) ambitions to become a strong maritime