A Chinese Communist National Strategy Toward Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to determine what the Red Chinese strategy is toward the nations of Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand and to propose what it may be for the next 15 years. Research and study, of commonly available unclassified materials, indicate the reasons for Red China's hatred for the western nations and its dedicated effort to achieve power, especially to overshadow the West. For the most part, western influence in Asia and Southeast Asia was in retreat by the end of World War II. Nevertheless, western alliances with the one super power in the free-world camp have stymied Red China's aggressive desires on the areas close to her borders. These areas and internal affairs occupy the bulk of China's efforts. This study indicates that the Chinese Communists are indeed following a flexible policy and one that is now very similar to the ancient practice of 'resorting to peace and friendship when temporarily obliged to do so' while preparing to use war and defense when necessary. Red China's national strategy toward Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand is about as logical as that which any other nation might follow under similar circumstances. Only by likewise following a similar policy toward the United States could more rapid progress be made. This latter shift does not appear to be acceptable to the present leaders of Communist China.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 08, 1966
- Accession Number
- ADA485544
Entities
People
- Lewis D. Overstreet
Organizations
- United States Army War College