Ocean Disasters: Marine Disasters in Chinese Historical Periods and Coastal Socio-Economic Development

Author: Yu Yunquan
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: In the late 20th century, technology advanced rapidly, productivity increased significantly, bringing immense wealth to humanity while also posing latent risks to its survival. As land population, resource constraints, and environmental pressures grew, it has become an international consensus that the future of civilization lies in the ocean. Marine development and competition in the 21st century are among the focal points of social development. China is both a land-based and a maritime nation. The Western Development and the Maritime Strategy are two wings that drive economic takeoff and national rejuvenation, holding a vital position in the country's development strategy. In the process of building a moderately prosperous society across the nation, China has aligned itself with the trend of global economic integration, stepping into the ocean and reaching toward the world—this is a historic trend. Whether China can seize development opportunities, build a maritime power, and engage in positive interactions with the maritime world to make greater contributions to human society depends on its efforts. Can China withstand the challenges of Western maritime hegemony and avoid repeating historical tragedies?