International Conference: "The Maritime Silk Road" and International Relations in the South China Sea

With the theme "The Maritime Silk Road and International Relations in the South China Sea: Current Status and Prospects," the conference serves as a scientific forum for domestic and international researchers, analysts, and strategists to exchange new research content, updated perspectives, and propose appropriate solutions for resolving current disputes in the South China Sea.

The conference attracted scientists from China, India, Japan, the Philippines, the United States, and Vietnam. Taking place over two days (November 26th and 27th), with six discussion sessions, the delegates focused on the following topics: China's 'Maritime Silk Road' strategy; the history and current state of international relations in the South China Sea; and forecasts of trends in relations.South China Seain the near future.

The '21st Century Maritime Silk Road' and the 'Belt and Road Initiative' are initiatives launched by China in 2013. According to the Chinese government, the Maritime Silk Road will serve the maritime development of countries along the route, expanding maritime trade and promoting prosperity in East and South Asia. This route originates from coastal ports in China, with the main axis passing through the South China Sea via the Malacca Strait, branching off through Lombok and Sunda (Indonesia), and then along the Indian Ocean northward to the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and finally the Atlantic Ocean.

To gain a better understanding of the 'maritime silk road' and its impact on current international relations in the South China Sea, please watch the interview between a VTV reporter and Professor-Doctor Pham Quang Minh, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.