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The Idea of China’s Defense Policy in the Third Decade of the 21st Century

Author(s): Marcin Lasoń
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: the People’s Republic of China; defence policy; Defence White Paper; armed forces; international security;

Summary/Abstract: The evolution of the international security system, including the role played by each state, is one of the main subjects for researchers in international relations. Many of them focus on the policy of the People’s Republic of China and try to predict when they start to play the role of a great power (superpower). They emphasize that China has to develop the military capabilities, necessary to be able to replace the USA as the most influential country in the world. Therefore, the aim of the article is analyzing China’s defense policy and its armed forces tasks. It was assumed that their main tasks would be defending the existing internal order and supporting the implementation of the country’s foreign policy goals. The analysis is based on source materials which are available in English and science articles.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 109-120
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish