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Their explanation of the document:
- A Rational Understanding of Maritime Strategic Access
- Historical Track of Maritime Strategic Access Development
- Basic Laws of Sea-Ocean Strong Nations to Contend for and Control Maritime Strategic Access
- Regional Doctrine of Maritime Strategic Access and Its Effects
- The International Laws and Standards and Practices Touched Upon by Maritime Strategic Access
- Posture Analysis of Maritime Strategic Access From the Perspective of Chinese Security
- A Consideration on Administering Maritime Strategic Access
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