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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Report Says Chinese Military Transparency Still Lacking

China has made some progress, but not enough, in military transparency, and the Chinese decision to suspend military-to-military contacts with the United States is acting against the interests of both countries, according to the latest annual report in a congressionally mandated series.

Defense Department officials released “Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China” today.

China is developing into an economic superpower, and that growth is allowing the Chinese government to invest more in its military. China has embarked on a massive effort to modernize its military and transform its structure, doctrine and strategy, according to the report.

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Report: Military and Security Deployments Involving the People's Republic of China (pdf)

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