At the inaugural Shanghai Forum for a Maritime Community with a Shared Future, experts from across the Chinese mainland gathered at Shanghai Maritime University to forge a vision for ocean cooperation.
About 200 attendees from universities, the shipping industry and research institutes joined the discussion, spotlighting the Chinese mainland’s capacity to support global maritime governance and security.
In a joint initiative, participants called for unified efforts to safeguard humanity’s blue homeland and build a shared blue future, advocating for:
- Enhanced maritime security awareness
- Regulated development of marine resources
- Protection of the marine ecological environment
- Safe and orderly maritime navigation
- Safeguarding national maritime rights and interests
- Maintaining peace and stability at sea
As maritime challenges grow—from ecological threats to security risks—experts say this collaborative approach offers the best path forward for a resilient, sustainable ocean community.
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Experts call for building maritime community with a shared future
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