In view of the problem that how to advance the construction of overseas strategic fulcrum ports in China in the new era,both theoretical and empirical research methods are employed to delve into connotations and significance of overseas strategic fulcrum ports,the implementation status of China’s overseas strategic fulcrum port projects,and existing challenges and problems.The conclusions are that the value of strategic fulcrum ports lies in fulfilling China’s strategic needs in global economic trade,international industrial cooperation,and ensuring resource and energy security.Positive progress has been made in practice,resulting in a series of strategic fulcrum ports with different value functions,such as Gwadar Port,Djibouti Port,Piraeus Port,and Hambantota Port,which have laid a foundation for the implementation of China’s overseas strategies.However,there are urgent issues to resolve,including significant impacts from geopolitics and great power competition,a limited number of ports under actual control and operation,inadequate integration between ports and industries and urban development,and limited application of Chinese standards.From a macro perspective of the port value chain,development strategies are proposed such as overall planning for the layout of strategic fulcrum ports based on the concept of “a maritime community with a shared future”,advancing the construction of overseas strategic pivot ports through port-industry integration or port-industry-city linkage models and innovative investment and financing implementation models,and strengthening the application of Chinese rules and standards in overseas ports.These strategies provide scientific justification and practical references for China’s planning and deployment of overseas strategic fulcrum ports construction.