Expanding Chinese naval power and maritime security in Southeast Asia
By: by David Winterford
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of National Security Affairs
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 47
Subjects: China; Naval planning
Other titles: NPS-NS-92-001.
Description: The collapse of East-West competition for global preeminence is unleashing powerful      forces for strategic change in the Asia-Pacific region. A reconfiguration of the regional      security balance is taking place, especially a resurging naval rivalry, aspiring      hegemons--notably China, Japan and India-- jostle for leadership roles. This report      examines the central role being played by China in the unfolding security changes in      Asia. Chinese naval modernization is analyzed within the context of China's Southeast      Asian maritime interests, its new maritime strategy, and its evolving naval capabilities.      The report recommends: maintaining a significant U.S. naval presence in Asia to protect      American economic and political interests in the region; creating a loose yet textured      and inclusive multilateral set of security relations in the Asia- Pacific region; initiating a      Sino-American naval rapprochement as a prelude to enhanced regional naval      cooperation; and, reassuring America's friends in the region through a continuing      American naval deterrence.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-NS-92-001."

"January 1992."

Includes bibliographical references.

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