Challenges in Marine Affairs Management under the New Chinese Leadership

The Xi administration has established a new task force for high-level coordination and policy promulgation of maritime affairs. The move further echoes Beijing's determination to pursue new policies to establish China into a new marine power. Beijing is restructuring its marine affairs administration and law enforcement as its first step. Yet, challenges remain on tackling the different departmental interests and the culture of intra-agency competition for central budget and policy support.