A recent report, unveiled on World Oceans Day at Shanghai Maritime University, advocates for extensive international cooperation in the areas of marine sustainable development, ecological protection, and technological innovation. The report, entitled "A Maritime Community with a Shared Future and Sustainable Ocean Development — Joint Actions of China and Its Global Partners," offers a framework for addressing critical issues in global ocean governance, presenting Chinese perspectives on maritime development and security.
The president of Shanghai Maritime University, Chu Beiping, highlighted the significant challenges facing the world's oceans. He emphasized that China's concept of a "Maritime Community with a Shared Future" offers new insights into global ocean governance, and that the university will continue to contribute to ocean sustainable development.
The report summary was presented in both Chinese and English by Xie Xi, deputy dean of the university's National Ocean Research Institute, and Zhang Yan, dean of the College of Foreign Languages. Xie noted the increasing importance of marine economies globally, while also pointing out the disparities between nations and regions, and the unprecedented threats to ocean health from environmental degradation.
The report identifies key pathways for sustainable maritime development, including technological innovation, shared governance rules, cultural exchange, and maritime security measures. Awni Behnam, honorary president of the International Ocean Institute, endorsed the report, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism and international law in ocean governance. He stated that the challenges faced, from marine ecosystem degradation to resource access disparities, require collective action.
The report systematically communicates China's ocean governance concepts and policy proposals to the international community. It demonstrates China's approach to global ocean governance issues, incorporating traditional Chinese cultural wisdom to address contemporary global challenges. The report was jointly released by the National Ocean Research Institute of SMU, the university itself, and the Universities Research Association for International Communication on Maritime Affairs. The launch event saw participation from maritime experts, scholars, representatives of organizations, and students from over 20 countries.
Wang Zhongcheng, a professor at SMU, emphasized the importance of advances in green ship power technology for the shipping industry's low-carbon transformation. Thong Viro, deputy director general of the Administration and Harbor of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia, discussed port and shipping cooperation between the two countries and proposed further cooperation initiatives.
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