Asia-Pacific maritime trade remains the backbone of global flows
December 4, 2025
China now dominates maritime trade in terms of volume, shipbuilding activity, and construction and ownership of ports around the world. to the point that China’s position puts U.S. economic interests and national security priorities at risk. China’s dominance of overseas ports is well established, but the U.S. policy response is lacking. This policy brief initiates a much-needed conversation and offers […]
