Overview

This volume surveys efforts by China's post-Mao leadership to adopt modern technology in China's industrial and economic sectors while focusing new attention on an increasingly obsolescent defense structure.

Context and Background

The author presents these efforts against the background of the external political and military environment to which the PRC must react. He outlines the foreign policy and strategic problems that faced the new administration as it came to power in Peking.

Resources and Changes

He examines the military, industrial, and technical resources currently at China's disposal as well as changes that have been proposed, implemented, or that may be required in the future.

Limitations and Future Directions

Finally, he suggests some of the limitations circumscribing government policy in these areas and some of the choices that lie ahead.