As Xi Jinping begins his unprecedented third term as president of China, he has urged his country to fight back against US-led effort to embarrass, isolate, contain and suppress his country. As a follow-up, in his first press conference, new Foreign Minister Qin Gang said he wants China to be the champion of the developing world and contribute to the improvement of world governance. As part of its effort to do so, China is determined to upgrade its capability in international law. That should include its capabilities in the Law of the Sea and public diplomacy in this field.

Valencia, M. (2023, April 5). China should step up its game on Law of the Sea. DailyGuardian, pp. 4, 5.