China's Strategic View: The Role of the People's Liberation Army.
Abstract
The author argues that the armed forces of China, although large, simply are not capable today of militarily endorsing the kind of actions recently undertaken in the Taiwan Straits and the Spratly Islands. The PRC's actions may be eliciting equal and opposite reactions from Asian nations that feel their interests are being threatened. She believes the People's Liberation Army is unable to support the kind of assertive foreign policy that might lead to war, especially one between China and a major military power. The author provides a good overview of the current and projected strengths of the PLA's land, sea and air forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 25, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA308429
Entities
People
- June T. Dreyer
Organizations
- United States Army War College