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China: Ballistic and Cruise Missiles

This CRS report contains three parts. The first part discusses ballistic missiles of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The second discusses the PRC’s cruise missiles. The last section offers concluding observations. Two tables summarize the discussion on current ballistic and cruise missiles in service or under development. The appendix, prepared by Robert Shuey, discusses China’s reported application of global positioning system (GPS) technology to improve the accuracy of its missiles. Thi… more

Date: August 10, 2000

Creator: Kan, Shirley A.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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China's Foreign Conventional Arms Acquisitions: Background and Analysis

This report examines the major, foreign conventional weapon systems that China has acquired or has committed to acquire since 1990, with particular attention to implications for U.S. security concerns. It is not the assumption of this report that China’s military, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), will engage in conflict with other forces in Asia. Nonetheless, since the mid-1990s, there has been increasing concern about China’s assertiveness in Asia and greater threats against Taiwan.

Date: October 10, 2000

Creator: Kan, Shirley A.; Bolkcom, Christopher & O'Rourke, Ronald