ABSTRACT

The collapse of communism in Europe, the quest for economic security and the War on Terror have all affected China's view of security matters. Ong provides a comprehensive study of the new policy and security challenges China faces in the coming years. Covering all of China's current security interests and concerns, this remarkable book includes chapters on Chinese concepts of security, the role of the United States, and regional tensions including the Korean peninsula, Japan, Taiwan, and China’s quest for ‘great power’ status.

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|13 pages

The Chinese concept of security

chapter 2|12 pages

The threat of peaceful evolution

chapter 3|12 pages

US global supremacy

chapter 4|13 pages

The Taiwan issue

chapter 5|16 pages

The challenge of Japan

chapter 6|12 pages

The alliance with North Korea

chapter 7|14 pages

The role of South Korea

chapter 8|12 pages

The importance of Central Asia

chapter 9|12 pages

The drive to global power status