China's Arrival: A Strategic Framework for a Global Relationship

Abstract

China's rise is one of the most significant geopolitical events in modern history, rivaling America's ascent more than a century before. Leading newspapers and blogs from around the world provide a daily reminder of a growing international demand to engage Beijing on a variety of major global issues, including proliferation, energy security, climate change, and the global financial crisis. However, the world is also reminded of the underside of China's ascent, manifested in its support for despotic regimes, its military modernization efforts, and its repressive treatment of its citizens. Still, the international financial crisis that originated in the West has only accelerated China's arrival as a global player. As most of the industrialized world struggles to post neutral growth figures, China maintains that it will achieve eight percent growth in 2009 and continues to find opportunities to convert its economic strength into influence.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA506645

Entities

People

  • Daniel Twining
  • G. John Ikenberry
  • Joshua W. Busby
  • Lindsey Ford
  • Linton Brooks
  • Michael J. Green
  • Nirav Patel
  • Richard Weitz
  • Robert D. Kaplan

Organizations

  • Center for a New American Security

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  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Climate Change
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Political Systems
  • Storm Surges
  • Treaties
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Strategic Security Studies