Reference Series on International Issues: American Scholars Interpret China's Security

Author: Michael Pillsbury [USA]
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This is a book by an American scholar that systematically studies the assessments of Chinese scholars on China's future security environment. The author, Pillsbury, is a senior researcher at the National Strategy Institute of the U.S. Defense University and has served as an Assistant Deputy Secretary of Defense in the George H.W. Bush administration. In recent years, the United States has viewed China's rise and growth as a "potential threat" and "competitor," while maintaining engagement with China but covertly and overtly strengthening containment measures. This is the background against which the U.S. Department of Defense proposed this research topic and published this book.
This book helps provide a comprehensive understanding of the views of Chinese scholars on China's international strategic environment, as well as an analysis and critique of these views by American scholars. It holds significant reference value not only for scholars of international issues in China but also as a valuable supplementary reading for leaders at all levels and ordinary cadres to understand and grasp global trends. Of course, when the author extensively quotes articles and statements by Chinese scholars, it is done with purpose, reflecting the U.S. stance and perspective at every turn. This is something we must be keenly aware of.