Washington Post: Chinese military sets course to expand global reach as ‘national interests’ grow
BEIJING — China said Tuesday that it plans to extend its global military reach to safeguard its economic interests, while defending its territorial claims at sea against “provocative actions” by neighbors and “meddling” by the United States.
A policy document setting out China’s military strategy, issued by the State Council, or cabinet, underlined the dramatic growth of the country’s defense ambitions — especially its naval ambitions — in tandem with its rapid economic rise.
Beijing insisted in the document that its military is dedicated to “international security cooperation” and peaceful development. But it also said the navy will expand its focus from “offshore waters defense” to a greater emphasis on “open seas protection” as China aims to establish itself as a maritime power. The air force, meanwhile, will shift its focus from “territorial air defense to both defense and offense.”
WNU Editor: The first public Chinese Military Strategy white paper outlining a new policy of “active defense,” (released by the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on May 26, 2015) can be read here .... Document: China’s Military Strategy (USNI News).
More News On China's Military White Strategy Paper
China, Updating Military Strategy, Puts Focus on Projecting Naval Power -- NYT
China to Expand Naval Operations Amid Growing Tensions With U.S. -- WSJ
China Plans Naval Expansion Amid South China Sea Tensions -- Reuters
China's expanding military footprint -- CBS
Beijing brushes off South China Sea complaints, adopts aggressive military stance -- Washington Times
China Reveals Plans for Expanded Naval Presence Beyond Its Coasts -- Bloomberg
U.S., Experts See No Major Change in China Defense Strategy -- WSJ
China to Embrace New 'Active Defense' Strategy -- Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat
China says it will expand its naval reach after state media warns of “inevitable” war with the US -- Quartz
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