Abstract：The maritime is of vital importance to the survival and development of the Chinese nation. The maritime issue is a strategic pivot for the development of the country. Maritime strategy determines the rise and decline of the country's marine enterprise. Since 1949, China's maritime strategy has undergone a development process from the ocean
understanding with the bottom line of “survival” to the maritime policy centering on “development”, and then converges at the objective of “building the maritime power of China”. Such a development process is characterized by the core of “building China into a country with strong maritime power”. China is now in the period of significant opportunity to implement the strategy of strengthening maritime power. China is faced with a favorable environment and foundation, but also risks and challenges. Opportunities, in general, outweigh challenges. Implementing the strategy of building China into a country with strong maritime power and promoting China's transformation from a major maritime country to a strong maritime power are an important part for realizing the strategic blueprint for the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.
