China High Seas Treaty Secretariat Bid: Filling the US Vacuum
China bids for the High Seas Treaty secretariat in Xiamen, following President Trump's exit from 66 international bodies. A major shift in global maritime governance.
The US is stepping back, and China is rushing in. In a strategic move to redefine global order, Beijing has formally proposed to host the secretariat of a landmark new treaty governing the high seas. The bid signals China's intent to play a decisive role in crafting international rules.
China High Seas Treaty Secretariat Bid: A New Maritime Order
Beijing's choice for the proposed hub is Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian province. This treaty, often referred to as the BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction), is critical for the conservation and sustainable use of the world's oceans. By hosting the secretariat, China wouldn't just be managing paperwork—it'd be positioning itself at the center of maritime governance and international environmental policy.
US Isolationism vs. China's Multilateral Push
This bid comes just days after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw from 66 international organizations. These include United Nations commissions and major bodies tackling climate change. As the US retreats into isolationism, China is seizing the opportunity to fill the power vacuum in global governance.
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