China: Das Meer, die Macht und das (Un)Recht | Mit offenen Karten | ARTE

"With Open Cards" takes us through the increasingly militarized South China Sea, where Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan are vying for dominance over their Chinese neighbor. Chinese President Xi Jinping is reinterpreting maritime law according to his own whims. What are the consequences? Xi Jinping has his sights set on the Pacific Ocean, especially the South China Sea. The leader wants to establish China as the world's leading maritime power and pays no heed to international maritime law as he exploits resources and settles small islands, building airports, luxury resorts, and military bases. Xi Jinping will stop at nothing to expand China's maritime sphere of influence and unilaterally redraw borders. "With Open Cards" takes us through the increasingly militarized South China Sea, where Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan are vying for dominance over their Chinese neighbor. Maritime law distinguishes three types of maritime zones: territorial waters and exclusive economic zones, which are under the control of coastal states, and the high seas, where freedom of navigation is guaranteed. However, these categories are currently being reinterpreted by Xi Jinping's regime according to its own discretion. Magazine (France 2022, 12 min) #china #sea #openmaps Video available on YouTube until July 25, 2029 Subscribe to ARTE's YouTube channel:    / artede   Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / arte.tv   Twitter:   / artede   Instagram:   / arte.tv