China as an Economic and Military Superpower: A Dangerous Combination?

Abstract

China's economic and military power make it one of the most important nations to the United States as well as other Pacific Rim nations in 1995. It has one of the fastest growing economies in the world as well as one of the largest military machines. Together, these two factors have the ability to disrupt the current balance of power in the Southeast Asia region as well as pose a threat to the United States militarily. China's transition to a market oriented economy has given it greater leverage and greater respect globally, yet its antiquated military is struggling to quickly modernize by purchasing updated technology from Russia. This paper will look at China's economy and military, how they interact, why China might be a threat and then try to determine the risk she poses. Additionally, I'll draw some conclusions about where China is heading.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA328958

Entities

People

  • Merri B. Uckert

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Cold War
  • Commerce
  • Economic Development
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Investments
  • Market Economy
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Recreation
  • United States
  • United States Pacific Command
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Economics