China at the Turn of the Century: A Handbook for Operational Planners

Abstract

Current internal events in China are analyzed to determine their effects of international relations and on formulation of PACOM strategy. The legacy of a four thousand year Chinese civilization is clashing with a revolutionary communist society. Economic modernization is occurring at a rapid pace, without any corresponding political and ideological reforms, further exacerbating an already volatile situation. PACOM strategy cannot influence internal events in China. PACOM planners must, therefore, formulate strategy designed to contain spill-over. This spill-over may occur as a result of four distinct scenarios: a civil war in China; Chinese maritime aggression; a PRC conflict with Taiwan; or a dispute between China and her continental neighbors. Internal instability in China makes these scenarios near-term possibilities, and will drive continuous reassessment of PACOM strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 03, 1993
Accession Number
ADA267626

Entities

People

  • Frederick H. Grant

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Economic Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Intelligence Collection
  • International Relations
  • Market Economy
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Pacific Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Educational Psychology
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.