National Security: Impact of China's Military Modernization in the Pacific Region.

Abstract

With the end of the Cold War, the Asia-Pacific region faces an uncertain security environment. China, once viewed as a counterweight to Soviet aggression, is now viewed as a country that aspires to fill the role of the leading regional power. China is pursuing long-range military modernization that emphasizes the upgrading of its air and naval power and a realignment of its force structure. These actions and China's lack of openness on military matters have raised questions about its intentions. GAO undertook a study of China's military modernization due to numerous, and often conflicting, reports of a military buildup in China. GAO's objectives during this study were to (1) assess the nature and purpose of China's military modernization, and (2) compare China's military modernization efforts with those of other Asian nations. GAO's work is intended to assist the Congress in decisions it faces concerning China and the region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 06, 1995
Accession Number
ADA344897

Entities

People

  • D. Glod
  • F. J. Shafer
  • J. E. Kelley

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of State
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Governments
  • International Trade
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Navy
  • Political Systems
  • Treaties
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies