Militärmacht China

A detailed analysis of China's military power puts it in the context of the country's growing economic potential and the function as a stabilizer of the Communist Party's rule. The armed forces, with all relevant elements, are presented with their current strengths and deficits – along with a careful look at their technological and strategic perspectives: from the ground forces to activities related to cyber war and outer space. This serves as a basis for a discussion of China's relations vis-à-vis the USA and its neighbours across the adjacent seas. Not only the level of nuclear armaments, but also the question of an eventual encirclement of China is being dealt with: the latter as a means to curb Beijing's strife for hegemony.