China's ocean economy at a turning point

Since elevating the goal of becoming a "maritime power" in 2012, China has made significant progress. What are the most eye-catching achievements? As the focus shifts from speed to quality, how could China's AI and digital tech edge help reshape the country's traditional maritime sectors? And in a system where a few countries still hold technological and narrative dominance, how can China gain a greater voice in rule-setting through global cooperation? Host TU Yun joins Yan Yan, a senior research fellow with the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, Qu Qiang, a professor and fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center at Minzu University of China, and Warwick Powell, an adjunct professor at Queensland University of Technology, to navigate the opportunities, challenges, and what lies beneath the surface.