China’s “maritime silk road” also pushes its strategic advantage at sea

Ports planned or under construction for Belt and Road

All ports are reported to have ‘dual-use’ capabilities. 'Chokepoints' where key routes could be blocked by naval forces

* Ships registered in China or Hong Kong

China’s “maritime silk road” also pushes its strategic advantage at sea

Ports planned or under construction for Belt and Road

Routes taken by Chinese ships*

'Chokepoints' where key routes could be blocked by naval forces

All ports are reported to have ‘dual-use’ capabilities

* Ships registered in China or Hong Kong

China’s “maritime silk road” also pushes its strategic advantage at sea

Ports planned or under construction for Belt and Road

Routes taken by Chinese ships*

'Chokepoints' where key routes could be blocked by naval forces

All ports are reported to have ‘dual-use’ capabilities

* Ships registered in China or Hong Kong