the effects of china’s energy security strategy on us interests
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
• 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
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
2. Environmental Concerns
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
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
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
US Interests
• Human Right Protection and Promotion of Democracy (Sudan & Syria )
• Fighting Terrorism, Regional Security and Nuclear Non-proliferation (Sanctions on Iran)
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
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
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