Lessons from Xi Jinping's Strategic Leadership in Supporting Maritime Policy in the South China Sea

Mayang Agustin (Fakultas Keamanan Nasional, Unhan RI)
Asep Iwa Soemantri (Fakultas Keamanan Nasional, Unhan RI)
Lukman Yudho Prakoso (Fakultas Keamanan Nasional, Unhan RI)
Panji Suwarno (Fakultas Keamanan Nasional, Unhan RI)
Dimas Gading Arya Pradana (Fakultas Keamanan Nasional, Unhan RI)
Elyakim Snekubu (Fakultas Keamanan Nasional, Unhan RI)
Ismaya Kenza Chalizt (Fakultas Keamanan Nasional, Unhan RI)
Ivan Fillbert Toelihere (Fakultas Keamanan Nasional, Unhan RI)

Indonesian Journal of Applied and Industrial Sciences (ESA)
Vol. 3 No. 5 (2024): September 2024

This study analyzes Xi Jinping's maritime policy in the South China Sea with a focus on military power, economic diplomacy, and international law. Xi Jinping uses a militarization strategy through the construction of artificial islands and military infrastructure to strengthen China's territorial claims. In addition, the Belt and Road initiative expands maritime influence through economic cooperation, creating strategic dependencies. This study uses a literature review to compare Xi's maritime policy with previous approaches, and examines its impact on regional tensions, especially with ASEAN countries that have similar claims.