High Seas Treaty
The South China Morning Post launched a three-part series on February 11, 2026, examining how Beijing and its neighbors use new frameworks and diplomacy amid South China Sea disputes. The series explores evolving diplomatic and strategic tools in the region for 2026.
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Xiamen's recognised coastal management approach underpins its bid to host the High Seas Treaty secretariat. The treaty is built around four pillars: equitable sharing of deep-sea genetic resources, binding marine protected areas, mandatory environmental impact assessments, and technology transfer to developing nations.