People’s Republic of China, Chinese Military, Terrorism

People 's Republic of China 's (PRC ) emergence as a regional political and economic power of East Asia has significant implication for the region and for the world . Major developments in China 's Military capabilities and national strategies have posed a few pressing questions that are to be studied to ascertain its impact on the regional economic development and strategic military positions . Every major political decision has intended as well as unintended consequences . This is an attempt on delineating China 's strategies and political realities before and after September 11 attack , its

long time plans on Taiwan and its stand on international terrorism

China 's strategy

China released China 's National Defense in 2004 (Defense White ) in which it explains the public views on security and provides information on military related policies . But the has limited level of transparency . The budget allocated for defense purpose is not fully disclosed . Military modernization has been one of the main operations of PRA ever since 2004 . In 2004 the Chinese leaders began to express concern over the technological gap between the Western forces and its own . China is in to integrating modern weapons , doctrine and tactics into its armed forces

The Chinese government has increased defense spending to modernize its armed forces and upgrade capabilities

China 's pressure on the European Union to lift the embargo on the sale of arms to China is a significant move . Meanwhile China is already acquiring advanced fighter planes , submarines and advanced weapons . PRC `Peaceful rise ' as called by its leaders continues to be unsettling for many reasons . China is the world 's second largest consumer and largest importer of oil in 2003 . Beijing is of the view that access to these resources requires special economic relationship with Middle East and Latin American Countries . Resources were the major cause for Sino- Japanese tension over East China Sea . Beijing continues to play a major role in resolving North Korea 's Nuclear issue . China also continues to make progress in resolving b issues with India . It is trying to soothe the tensions between India and Pakistan . China also conducts maritime exercises with Russia , British , France and India . China 's strategy can be understood with the following statement by Deng Xiopong

Observe calmly secure our position cope with affairs calmly hide our capacities and bide our time be good at maintaining a low pro never claim leadership

Since 1990 China has steadily increased its defense budget . In 2005 the defense budget is disclosed to increase by 12 .6 percent . However the officially published figures substantially underreport the actual expenditure . According to some estimate the projected budget does not include foreign weapons procurement which is up to three billion dollars form Russia alone

Chinese Strategy regarding Taiwan

Since 1958 , the U .S . Seventh Fleet intervened to prevent China from taking over the islands of Kinmen and Matsu , located off Fujian province . From this interference the relations between China and Taiwan been dangerously close to war . But on the...