China: The Awakened Dragon

Abstract

While Chinese leaders continue to tout the clarity of China's strategic intentions, China's pursuit of advanced military capabilities, including anti-access and force projection, offers a different perception. China has prospered while the United States has been engulfed in Afghanistan and Iraq, America's longest wars to date. On the home front, the wars have inarguably contributed to an economic crisis and a divided nation. Meanwhile, China has experienced tremendous growth, not only economically, but also militarily. Spurred by its economic success, China continues to pursue greater military capabilities to protect its resources and extend its influence. If this trend continues, China and the United States may be on track for increased tension in the future. This paper will examine China's strategic intentions and military capabilities. It also will look at current U.S. strategic engagement with China, and conclude with some policy recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA592971

Entities

People

  • Viet X. Luong

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Forces (Foreign)
  • Boats
  • Computer Networks
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Capabilities
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Surveillance
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.