The Chinese ＂21st Century Maritime Silk Road＂ initiative can not be put into effect without the support of the surrounding strategic pivotal states. Only a country accords with the following three conditions at the same times can it be called strategic pivotal states： Firstly, the country must possesses vital strategic assets in the case of fulfilling China＇s specific strategic target. Secondly, it must have the significant common interest with China without structural conf lict or contradiction. Thirdly, it must have the relatively stable ...
