China’s new maritime Law

The South China Sea has great economic and strategic significance for India. Analyze this in the context of the new maritime law introduced by China for its claimed territorial water. 

Approach:

• Introduce by giving the geographical location of the sea and China’s claim over it through its Nine-Dash Line boundary
• Elaborate on the importance of South China Sea - Major shipping route, China’s String of Pearls policy, India’s SAGAR vision etc.
• Discuss the new maritime law introduced by China and its potential repercussions.
• Way Forward / Conclusion