智库共探中国东盟蓝色经济合作

Core Viewpoint - The China-ASEAN 2025 Think Tank Forum held in Haikou focuses on building a blue partnership between China and ASEAN countries, emphasizing cooperation in blue economy sectors such as marine renewable energy, sustainable fisheries, and marine biomedicine [1][2]. Group 1: Blue Economy Cooperation - Experts suggest that China and ASEAN countries should engage in substantial blue economy cooperation, promoting joint research and industrial investment in marine renewable energy, sustainable fisheries, and marine biomedicine [1]. - A proposed "China-ASEAN Blue Economy Industrial Park" aims to enhance regional marine governance and facilitate experience sharing in coastal management and marine spatial planning [1]. Group 2: Framework for Collaboration - A common blue economy framework is recommended, focusing on five key areas: economic development and trade connectivity, energy security and climate change response, food security and sustainable fisheries, innovation, technology and digitalization, and marine environmental protection [1]. - The collaboration between China and ASEAN in marine ecological protection has already begun, with projects like the marine ranching initiative between China and Indonesia, which includes artificial reefs and intelligent monitoring [1][2]. Group 3: Regional Synergies - The blue economy roadmap developed by Indonesia aligns well with the development strategies of Hainan Free Trade Port in areas such as marine science, aquaculture, and renewable energy, suggesting potential for joint ventures in seafood value chains and green marine fuel research [2]. - Strengthening technical cooperation and legal frameworks is essential to enhance communication security in the South China Sea, particularly concerning undersea cables vulnerable to natural disasters and fishing activities [2].