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(e.g., South China Sea, Arctic, Horn of Africa)
Influence regions far beyond the South China Sea.
China now operates the world’s largest navy by ship count. This shift from a coastal defense force to a "blue-water" navy allows Beijing to:
China fears a blockade of the narrow Strait of Malacca, where most of its oil passes.
Safeguard the shipping lanes that carry 80% of its trade.
Controlling commercial ports in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
