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China's crucial role in the maritime world

Published Tue, Dec 19, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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NOBODY in this region of the world is likely to be surprised by the idea that it is good to have China onboard if you want to get something done internationally.

That realisation is starting to gain traction generally and shipping industry insiders have long understood how important China is in the maritime world. That is one reason why so many of them were at the Marintec conference at Shanghai a fortnight ago.

That is also why the Singapore-based chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson, was there as keynote speaker.

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