China

 China Nation Information Official Name People's Republic of China Capital Beijing President Hu Jintao GDP 3.1 trillion USD Currency Yuan Population 1 313 973 713 Members Current Player LordoftheChris Former Players Degen83

China is a major country of Superpower: Classic generally reserved for experienced and active players.

Strategies as China
See also: Strategies of China

Defense Policy
China faces several fundamental problems regarding defense policy. With the surplus capital from rapid economic development and the growing international influence the country, political necessity calls for extensive modernization of a large and cumbersome military currently fielding few modern resources. Despite the country's sizes and vast resources, the military itself remains largely unable to project power abroad, particularly across the world's oceans. Except for several small elite formations, China does not have in-depth capacity for global action. Yet, the rapid modernization of the military, currently undergoing transformative changes in nearly every aspect of operation, triggers widespread international concern which Chinese leaders fear may lead to economic consequences for the country's continued development. Thus, the player is left with few options regarding defense policy -- failing to modernize the military will invite challenges to China's rise as a global power (specifically in regards to Taiwan) while modernizing may possibly ignite confrontation that will undermine the country's success. A player therefore must be careful not to separate the country's military development with its political policy. Building military capabilities must also go hand-in-hand with a cooperative foreign policy that fosters interdependence. For the foreseeable future, the security policy of the country will remain subordinate to the country's political and even economic agenda. A shrewd player will consider means to integrate all three in a comprehensive approach of statecraft that will preserve China's rise, enabling defense policy to enhance the country's foreign relations and economic development, rather than as a burden upon peaceful relations.

China in Round Ten
See also: Round 10

China in Round Eleven
See also: Round 11

China in Round Twelve
See also: Round 12