PLA Views on Asia Pacific Security in the 21st Century

Abstract

Discussions between analysts from the Institute for National Strategic Studies of the National Defense University and China's Institute of Strategic Studies of the National Defense University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army convened in Beijing during March, 1997. During discussions PLA analysts: described a relatively peaceful region; criticized the U.S./Japan Security Treaty; showed no flexibility on Taiwan or the South China Sea; argued against alliances as outmoded and upheld Beijing's ties with Moscow as a model for a different form of regional security architecture; evidenced a desire for a more multilateral approach to regional security issues; and, indicated an interest in coordinating policies on North Korea and possibly on South Asia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA394364

Entities

People

  • Hans Binnendijk
  • Ronald N. Montaperto

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alliances
  • Asia
  • Cooperation
  • Economic Development
  • Electronic Mail
  • English Language
  • Military Capabilities
  • Military Forces (Foreign)
  • National Security
  • Natural Resources
  • North Korea
  • Regional Security
  • Security
  • South Asia
  • South China Sea
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union