摘要
The majority of ASEAN members are maritime countries, and so the ocean is the common bond for China and ASEAN. During his visit to Southeast Asia in 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping shared that China hopes to ＂vigorously develop maritime partnership with ASEAN in a joint effort to build the Maritime Silk Road of the 21st century＂. This is a strategic vision based on the Chinese government＇s consideration of the region＇s big picture and the prospects for a community of common destiny with ASEAN countries. Deepened China-ASEAN maritime cooperation not only conforms to the common interests of China and ASEAN countries but can also help maintain regional peace and stability.
