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

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1080/18366503.2019.1589897

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