Chinaвђ™s Quest For Great Power: Ships, Oil, And ... May 2026

The "Quest" isn't just about hardware; it's about reshaping global rules.

(e.g., South China Sea, Arctic, Horn of Africa) China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...

Rapidly building massive underground storage to weather supply shocks. The "Quest" isn't just about hardware; it's about

China fears a blockade of the narrow Strait of Malacca, where most of its oil passes. The "Quest" isn't just about hardware

Influence regions far beyond the South China Sea.