Go it alone approach: What price durability?

The risk of Chinese dominance in maritime, logistics and shipbuilding is real. The Chinese reaction to the intended sale of the CK Hutchison terminals demonstrates China’s geo-political interests in ports. In that sense, the conclusions in the report of the U.S. Trade Representative do not come as a surprise. Previous US policy statements and initiatives, some in partnership with the EU and the G20, also aimed to counter the risk of Chinese dominance.