China's Quest for Global Primacy: An Analysis of Chinese International and Defense Strategies to Outcompete the United States

Abstract

This research explores possible international and defense strategies that China might employ to outcompete the United States and achieve a position of international primacy. The posited strategies, although created by the authors, are framed by findings regarding Chinese political processes, concepts, policies, and national goals. The purpose of the analysis is threefold: to support U.S. planning and decision making, to educate readers about China's strategy and policymaking process, and to spur discussion about the stakes and nature of the competition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1136177

Entities

People

  • Asha Clark
  • Derek Grossman
  • Timothy R. Heath

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Covid-19
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Globalization
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Conflicts
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Teamwork
  • Treaties
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design