China's Sovereignty and Maritime Space

China's sovereignty and authority in the maritime space, particularly in relation to its vast territorial claims, is a central focus of this podcast episode. The episode highlights the importance of understanding the extent of China's sovereignty and authority in order to comprehend their law of the sea claims and their implications for regional states, the United States, and global order. The podcast emphasizes that although China is not creating new rules for global order, its actions are making existing rules less effective. The discussion also touches upon the significance of the maritime space surrounding China and the complexities of China's relationship with the region.