By Shinji Yamaguchi (National Institute for Defense Studies, Japan)

Discussants: Prof. Jean-Pierre Cabestan (Hong Kong Baptist University) and Dr Scott Harold (RAND Corporation), guest editor of the latest issue of China Perspectives devoted to « The Modernisation of the People’s Liberation Army and its Repercissions ».
Reservation & Contact: Heipo Leung
cefc@cefc.com.hk / tel: 2876 6910

 Abstract:

China, now the second largest economy in the world, has become an essentially important economic partner for Japan and other East Asian countries. At the same time, its rapid economic growth allows China to multiply its military spending and move forward with the modernization of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The NIDS China Security Report analyzes the strategic and military trends of China. Mr Yamaguchi will present an analysis of the report, in particular of the four main thesis: China’s Ocean-going Orientation, China’s Advance into the South China Sea, Beyond Neighboring Waters, and The PLA’s Growing Influence in Foreign Policy.

Speaker:

Shinji Yamaguchi is a research Fellow at Area Study Department of National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS), Ministry of Defense of Japan, located in Tokyo. He specializes in Chines Politics, Chinese Defense Policy and Contemporary Chinese History. He earned B.A. and M.A. from Keio University and is Ph. D candidate of Keio University. His publication includes; 「论毛泽东放弃新民主主义思想的战略转变」『中共党史资料』2008年第4期、「中国外交にとってのジュネーブ会議と第一次台湾海峡危機」『国際情勢』No.80, 2009.

ALL INTERESTED ARE WELCOME!

This seminar will be held in English.
Sebastian Veg, Director of the CEFC, will chair the session.
Snacks and drinks will be served after the seminar.
Seats are limited. Please confirm your attendance.