The South Asia Journal published on 6 May 2023 an analysis titled "China's Strategic Objectives and Capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region" by Komal Khan, Strategic Vision Institute in Islamabad.
The author argues that China is focusing on exerting influence, mitigating its vulnerabilities, and securing its maritime trade in the Indian Ocean region. To do so, Beijing has enhanced its economic and naval cooperation with Indian Ocean regional states by investing in new ports and pursuing long-term leases to ports in friendly countries along strategic waterways.
