ABSTRACT

Chinese Economic Reform looks beyond the recent economic success of China. By focusing specifically on the pivotal role of the People's Liberation Army this work examines the vigorous participation of the PLA in the economy as a means of consolidating its power.
The contributors address a wide range of topics, including the PLA's business activities, military industry and conversion, and arms sales. China's relationship with the rest of the world is evaluated in the context of this situation and the implications for her defence policy outlined.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

part I|84 pages

The Impact on Internal Defence Policy

chapter 2|24 pages

The Pla and the Economy

The effects of involvement

chapter 3|18 pages

Corruption in the Pla

chapter 4|25 pages

'pla Incorporated'

Estimating China's military expenditure

part II|95 pages

The Impact of External Defence Policy

chapter 6|16 pages

China's Arms Sales

chapter 8|13 pages

China and East Asia

chapter 9|17 pages

Chinese Economic Reform

The impact on policy in the South China Sea *

part III|19 pages

Conclusions

chapter 11|17 pages

Tying China in (and Down)