Overview

China has been embarked on a process of reform and modernization that has led to unprecedented economic development. The goal is to make China a developed country, which would, among other things, raise the standard of living and prepare the base for a strong military. The Chinese leadership considers good relations with the United States to be strongly advisable, if not absolutely necessary, but sovereignty concerns (especially with regard to Taiwan) could cause tensions in the Sino-U.S. relationship. China could emerge, by 2015, as a formidable power, one that might offer an alternative to the current U.S. role as the region's preferred security partner and its ultimate security manager.

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Author:   Zalmay Khalilzad ,  Abram N. Shulsky ,  Daniel L. Byman ,  Roger Cliff
Publisher:   RAND
Imprint:   RAND
Dimensions:   Width: 15.10cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.40cm
Weight:   0.190kg
ISBN:  

9780833027511

ISBN 10:   0833027514
Pages:   134
Publication Date:   17 August 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Determinants of Chinese National Security Behavior Determinants of Policy During the Modernization Period Determinants of Policy in the Postmodernization Period What Political-Military Challenges Might China Pose? Conclusion Chapter Three: China's Military Modernization The PLA Today: Short Arms and Slow Feet Chinese Military Modernization Chapter Four: U.S. Policy Options Current U.S. Policy Toward China: Inconsistent Engagement Containment as an Alternative Policy A Third Way Implications for the U.S. Armed Forces and the USAF in Particular Deterrence Implications Conclusion Bibliography

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