"Not an idea we have to shun" : Chinese overseas basing requirements in the 21st century / by Christopher D. Yung and Ross Rustici with Scott Devary and Jenny Lin.

• Executive summary -- Introduction -- China's overseas interests, missions, and likely base and facilities support requirements -- Six alternate models of basing: the deductive approach -- Dual use logistics facility versus the string of pearls: the inductive approach -- Could the string of pearls support major combat operations? -- Additional considerations for a PLAN logistics base -- Conclusion and policy implications -- Appendix 1. "String of pearls" distance to Chinese bases in nautical miles -- Appendix 2. Required PLAN force structure for an Indian Ocean region conflict -- Appendix 3. U.S. DOD port requirements applied to Zhanjiang -- Appendix 4. Citizen and netizen public opinion on overseas basing.

• This study considers six logistics models that might support expanded PLAN overseas operations: the Pit Stop Model, Lean Colonial Model, Dual Use Logistics Facility, String of Pearls Model, Warehouse Model, and Model USA. Each model is analyzed in terms of its ability to support likely future naval missions to advance China's expanding overseas economic, political, and security interests and in light of longstanding Chinese foreign policy principles. This analysis concludes that the Dual Use Logistics Facility and String of Pearls models most closely align with China's foreign policy principles and expanding global interests. 

Ämnesord

Militärbaser  (sao)

Försvarspolitik  (sao)

Sjömakt  (sao)

Sjöoperationer  (sao)

Sea control.  (LCSH)

Sea-power  -- China. (LCSH)

Military bases, Chinese  -- Foreign countries. (LCSH)

Military planning  -- China -- 21st century. (LCSH)

Sea control  (LCSH)

Military policy  (LCSH)

Sea-power  (LCSH)

Military bases  (LCSH)

Kina  (sao)

China  -- Military policy -- 21st century. (LCSH)

Institutionsnamn

China. Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun. Hai jun -- Operational readiness.

Klassifikation

VA633 (LCC)