China's Leadership Strategy Through Maritime Silk Road Influence on the South China Sea Dispute

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Qualitative analysis reveals China's unilateral claims in the South China Sea leverage economic diplomacy and geopolitical strategies.

China's approach in the South China Sea emphasizes strategic dominance over historical claims, focusing on long-term goals.
Key findings indicate that the South China Sea is crucial for shipping and resources, driving China's assertive policies.
The study employs Alfred Thayer Mahan's maritime ideas and Lovell's foreign policy theories to explain China's strategies.
China's leadership strategy aligns its economic strength with regional diplomacy, seeking ASEAN cooperation while resisting legal challenges.

Hakim et al. (2025) studied this question.

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