China's Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and Foreign Policy

Synopsis

This Book Examines China's National Security Strategy By Looking At The Three Major Elements--foreign Policy, Energy Security, Naval Power--which Are Interactive And Major Influences On China's Future And Its Relations With The United States. The Focus Is Maritime; The Scope Is Naval, Energy, Economic, And Diplomacy, All At The Strategic Level-- Introduction -- China's Maritime World -- Maritime Forces -- Maritime Strategy -- Economy -- Energy Security -- Foreign Policy In The Making -- Foreign Policy In Action -- Conclusion. Bernard D. Cole. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 253-290) And Index.