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China proposes South China Sea ocean data framework with Southeast Asia

China has developed significant marine science capabilities over the past 80 years, including research fleets, satellites, and advanced laboratories. As Xiamen University marks the 80th anniversary of its oceanography department, the focus shifts to how China can leverage this expertise for international cooperation. A proposed solution involves establishing a jointly governed ocean data framework for the South China Sea, which would foster trust and shared stewardship among Southeast Asian partners. AI

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing China's marine science capabilities and proposing a data framework for the South China Sea.

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China proposes South China Sea ocean data framework with Southeast Asia

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · James Borton ·

    How China can turn its ‘blue cradle’ into a bridge with Southeast Asia

    China has spent 80 years building formidable marine science capabilities. The harder test now is whether it can build rules for ocean data that its neighbours trust – and share. When China’s first department of oceanography was established in 1946, the country had only a modest c…