Policy Forum
Ying YANG, Jian XIE, Sumei XIE, Xiangyu CHEN, Fan XIE, Xiaohao ZHANG, Yinxia WANG, Huamei HUANG, Xingnian SUN
With the rapid development of the global offshore wind power industry, the development and management of offshore wind power in China's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) have become increasingly important. This paper focuses on the maritime management issues of offshore wind power in China's EEZ, conducting an in?depth study of the mature management experiences of Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom in EEZ governance. These include Germany's centralized model, the U.S.'s hybrid model, and the UK's decentralized model, among other EEZ management approaches. The study systematically summarizes the maritime management frameworks of these three countries, extracting their commonalities and distinctive features. Based on international experiences and China's specific conditions, this paper proposes targeted recommendations for China's EEZ offshore wind power management. These suggestions encompass establishing a systematic institutional framework, formulating specialized plans and policies, clarifying permitting and approval mechanisms, developing an integrated land?sea coordination strategy, and standardizing environmental compatibility assessments. The aim is to advance the improvement of China's offshore wind power management system and support the high?quality development of the offshore wind industry within the EEZ.