Think tank examines South China Sea

Nanjing University hosts research, debate on strategic maritime issues

China is building a national think tank on South China Sea research to boost the country's maritime power strategy and deal with looming maritime disputes.

Established in October 2012, the Collaborative Innovation Center for South China Sea Studies, based at Nanjing University in Jiangsu province, is among the 14 national-level research projects prioritized and supported by the government since 2013.