21st century Chinese arms modernization and statecraft in Southeast Asia

Added Title

Twenty first century Chinese arms modernization and statecraft in Southeast Asia

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

International Studies

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Korean Journal of Defense Analysis

Volume

19

Issue

2

First Page

113

Last Page

134

Publication Date

Summer 2007

Abstract

Using the concept of strategic culture, this article examines China's current arms modernization programs vis-à-vis its foreign policy of peaceful emergence.

The article observes that these military modernization programs complement Beijing's overall policy of affecting a peaceful emergence, since both are pursued to restrain and counterbalance American power and influence in Southeast Asia.

It likewise notes that the arms modernization programs are limited and are primarily aimed against Taiwan and any third country that might intervene in case of a cross-Strait crisis.

In conclusion, the article asserts that the United States should not merely focus on China's hard power but should also match its soft power diplomacy in Southeast Asia, which might be more effective in undermining American strategic preponderance and initiative in the region.

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Digitial Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1080/10163270709464137

Disciplines

South and Southeast Asian Languages and Societies

Keywords

China--Defenses; China--Military policy; Strategic culture--China

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

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