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The Effects of China’s Energy Security Strategy on US Interests

The Effects of China’s Energy Security Strategy on US Interests. Erik French ,  Makoto Saito, and Thomas Hao Sun. 1. Maritime Security. China is concerned about the vulnerability of its sea-borne oil imports. US Interests.

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The Effects of China’s Energy Security Strategy on US Interests

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  1. The Effects of China’s Energy Security Strategy on US Interests Erik French,  Makoto Saito, and Thomas Hao Sun

  2. 1. Maritime Security • China is concerned about the vulnerability of its sea-borne oil imports

  3. US Interests • To address this dilemma, China is improving its capacity to project maritime military power • In the absence of dialogue, this destabilizes regional relations and fuels concern over Chinese intentions

  4. China’s Power Projection Capabilities • Building a support network • Wooing key states for port access • Improving military hardware • Aircraft Carrier projects • Nuclear submarines (JIN-class, Type 095) • Airpower and surface combatants

  5. 2. Environmental Concerns

  6. China’s Energy Security • China’s growing demand for energy would lead up to a competition for world’s limited energy resource • The strategies include bilateral/international cooperation to ensure sustainable development and world energy security

  7. US Interests • U.S. also need to explore new energy source to ensure energy and national security • More consumption of fossil fuels could make it harder to address global warming • Bilateral partnership with China to develop Clean energy has been major efforts

  8. 3. Chinese Relationship with “Rogue States” • To meet its increasing demand, China has been relying on external cheap oil supply, “Rogue States” are among these suppliers

  9. US Interests • Human Right Protection and Promotion of Democracy (Sudan & Syria ) • Fighting Terrorism, Regional Security and Nuclear Non-proliferation (Sanctions on Iran)

  10. China and “Rogue States” • Iran: China will support Iran from the concerns of ideology, geopolitical security and energy supply. Trade increase 52% after sanctions in 2010 • Sudan: China has been relying on the oil supply from South Sudan government and projecting soft power

  11. Policy Recommendations: Engagement • Strengthen current dialogue on climate change and incorporate Japan • Reform IPR policy to facilitate the transfer of green technology • Provide incentives for US and Japanese green-tech companies to invest in China • Promote R&D and tech-transfer for green fuels to reduce China’s dependency on oil for transport fuel

  12. Policy Recommendations: Engagement • Highlight mutual interests and propose an annual strategic dialogue on maritime security • Encourage joint naval exercises and military contacts • Ultimately, work towards a multilateral regional maritime security framework

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