China in the Indian Ocean: One Ocean, Many Strategies

China`s increasing footprints in the Indian Ocean have been a cynosure of the statesmen`s and scholars` eyes. This work tries to connect the dots of that presence from multiple perspectives including economic, strategic, geographic and that of maritime commerce. From broad overviews to granular analysis, this book attempts to discern the patterns of China`s presence in the Indian Ocean for the readers. (jacket)