Since confidence is fading and anxiety is increasing in the US,America’s China policy has become more radical. In the short term, the US has the upper hand and China is in a relatively passive position. In the medium...Since confidence is fading and anxiety is increasing in the US,America’s China policy has become more radical. In the short term, the US has the upper hand and China is in a relatively passive position. In the medium-and long-term, there will be more balance between them. This current strategic gambling between China and the US will be the major issue of international politics in the first half of the 21 st century and the most prominent external challenge China faces. China needs to make strategic adjustments but the gamble may be worthwhile in correcting imbalance in the international order and in the co-evolution of the two countries.展开更多
Since the 1990s, the rise of China has become realized. China has shown dramatic economic, and expanded its political influences at both regional and international levels. More importantly, it has accelerated its mili...Since the 1990s, the rise of China has become realized. China has shown dramatic economic, and expanded its political influences at both regional and international levels. More importantly, it has accelerated its military build-up since the 1990s, and widened a gap between military capabilities of China and those of neighboring countries. In response to China's strengthening military power and capability, India, one of the most potential competitors for regional hegemony, is at a crossroads. How has India perceived China's remarkable military build-up? And, based on India's perception, how has it responded? This article argues that, relying on the logic of neorealism, India has seen China's military build-up as a significant threat to its national interest and security. After exploring India's strategies in response to China's strengthening military power, empirical analysis reveals that, facing a threat from China's growing military power, India's response could be characterized as internal and external balancing against China.展开更多
文摘Since confidence is fading and anxiety is increasing in the US,America’s China policy has become more radical. In the short term, the US has the upper hand and China is in a relatively passive position. In the medium-and long-term, there will be more balance between them. This current strategic gambling between China and the US will be the major issue of international politics in the first half of the 21 st century and the most prominent external challenge China faces. China needs to make strategic adjustments but the gamble may be worthwhile in correcting imbalance in the international order and in the co-evolution of the two countries.
文摘Since the 1990s, the rise of China has become realized. China has shown dramatic economic, and expanded its political influences at both regional and international levels. More importantly, it has accelerated its military build-up since the 1990s, and widened a gap between military capabilities of China and those of neighboring countries. In response to China's strengthening military power and capability, India, one of the most potential competitors for regional hegemony, is at a crossroads. How has India perceived China's remarkable military build-up? And, based on India's perception, how has it responded? This article argues that, relying on the logic of neorealism, India has seen China's military build-up as a significant threat to its national interest and security. After exploring India's strategies in response to China's strengthening military power, empirical analysis reveals that, facing a threat from China's growing military power, India's response could be characterized as internal and external balancing against China.