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China Expands Use of Military Forces for Diplomacy and Stability

Two recent developments exemplify China\'s expanding use of military forces in support of diplomacy and to maintain stability along borders. First, six Chinese ...

Federal News Network Staff

September 27, 2010 3:21 pm

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Two recent developments exemplify China’s expanding use of military forces in support of diplomacy and to maintain stability along borders. First, six Chinese aircraft launched long-range sudden attacks in Kazakhstan as part of ongoing simulated anti-terror exercises. On September 21st, it was reported that China approved the deployment of four military helicopters to Pakistan to assist in flood relief. The press reports are part of the public information program to test international reaction to China’s having crossed another threshold as a responsible great power. The two developments spotlight China’s near term strategic objective, which is dominance in Asia.