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Here are a few takeaways from my and @PeterWood_PDW's initial analysis of China's 2019 defense white paper. This framing of national defense policy highlights Beijing’s intentions to reshape the global order toward a future more favorable to its interests. jamestown.org/program/major-…
@PeterWood_PDW "China's National Defense in the New Era" links defense policy directly to the notion of a “community of common destiny for humanity,” a vision best described in this great piece in @TXNatSecReview by Liza Tobin: tnsr.org/2018/11/xis-vi…
@PeterWood_PDW @TXNatSecReview This defense white paper attempts to reframe the trajectory of Chinese military modernization by claiming: “A strong military of China is a staunch force for world peace, stability and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.”
@PeterWood_PDW @TXNatSecReview The articulation of the Chinese military’s intention to contribute to 'reforming global security governance' implies a shift away a status quo in which U.S. alliances remain prominent feature of the security architecture, while advocating “partnerships rather than alliances."
@PeterWood_PDW @TXNatSecReview Ironically, this critique of military alliances is juxtaposed against the deepening of defense cooperation between China and Russia, which is starting to take on some of the features of a military alliance.
@PeterWood_PDW @TXNatSecReview China seeks to build a military commensurate with its global standing and interests, including to provide “public security goods,” such as security for global passages (e.g., sea lanes) or even contributing to resolving "hotspot issues.”
@PeterWood_PDW @TXNatSecReview The paper raises some questions, e.g., with the statement the Chinese military will "protect the security and legitimate rights and interests of overseas Chinese people, organizations and institutions.” Here, a literal translation is “overseas Chinese citizens” (海外中国公民).
