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Q. What are the key maritime issues between India and China? [50 Words]

Answer:

India-China rivalry extends to the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) due to strategic and trade importance.

Key Maritime Issues

China’s “String of Pearls” strategy and port network

Expansion of Chinese naval presence in IOR

Competition over Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs)

Dual-use port infrastructure in neighbouring countries

Ocean mapping and submarine surveillance activities

Influence competition in littoral states (Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar)

India’s counter strategies (QUAD, SAGAR, naval strengthening)

# Maritime rivalry centres on strategic dominance, sea security and regional influence in the Indo-Pacific.