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China researcher suggests using maritime militia in South China Sea

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A leading Chinese researcher, Wu Shicun, suggested that China should utilize its maritime militia as a supplementary force in the South China Sea. Speaking at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Wu proposed that these fishing vessels could be employed for information gathering and maintaining a regular presence, particularly during critical moments of conflict with the Philippines. He emphasized that while their primary function is fishing, they can be instrumental in safeguarding China's maritime rights and interests. AI

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China researcher suggests using maritime militia in South China Sea

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang,Albee Zhang ·

    Should Beijing use its maritime militia as a backup force in the South China Sea?

    China should use its maritime militia as an extra force to collect information and maintain a regular presence in the South China Sea, where it is coming into frequent conflict with the Philippines. That was the suggestion Wu Shicun, the founding president of China’s National Ins…

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