Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
3-2019
Abstract
This paper examines three dimensions of China’s rise in Antarctica: (1) history (2) activities; and (3) governance. Historically, China was missing in Antarctic affairs for long time. Over the past four decades, as a reflection of China’s rapid economic growth after the adoption of ‘Open Door' policy, Chinese activities in the Antarctic can be seen as rising, especially in science, fisheries and tourism. Nevertheless, this paper argues that rather than having a secret agenda to pursue, China is still shaping up its general Antarctic policy. China’s capacity to advance its interests within the Antarctic Treaty System is not significant either. After defining what China’s rise in Antarctica is, the paper provides some suggestions regarding Australia’s China strategy in Antarctica in the future.
Keywords
Australia, China, Antarctica
Discipline
Asian Studies | Environmental Law
Publication
Australian Journal of Maritime and Ocean Affairs
Volume
11
Issue
2
First Page
120
Last Page
131
Identifier
10.1080/18366503.2019.1589897
Citation
LIU, Nengye.
The rise of China and the Antarctic treaty system?. (2019). Australian Journal of Maritime and Ocean Affairs. 11, (2), 120-131.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/4121
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1080/18366503.2019.1589897