Question

‘String of Pearl’ policy was adopted by whom and why?

Answer 1

In 2004, the U.S. consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton came up with the "string of pearls" hypothesis, which posits that China will try to expand its naval presence by building civilian maritime infrastructure along the Indian Ocean periphery. ... China is the world's largest oil consumer and the largest oil importer.

Answer 2

Answer:

In 2004, the U.S. consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton came up with the "string of pearls" hypothesis, which posits that China will try to expand its naval presence by building civilian maritime infrastructure along the Indian Ocean periphery. ... China is the world's largest oil consumer and the largest oil importer.