The 12 titles in this series cover China's geography, history; politics, economy, culture, law, diplomacy, national defense, and society, as well as its science, technology and education; its environment; and its ethnic groups and religions. These writings will help readers acquire a basic knowledge of China.

China's national defense has always been a topic readers at home and abroad are very interested in. For China, which is a big nation undergoing rapid economic development, what is the current condition of its modernization in national defense? What is its national defense policy? What kind of development path is it following in national defense? What contribution will China's national defense building make to world peace and stability? This book will seek answers through facts, and explain to our readers China's approach to national defense.

Preface

China's Peaceful Development and Its National Defense

New Concept of Security and Defensive National Defense Policy

National Defense and Armed Forces Building under the Guidance of the Scientific Outlook on Development

China's Armed Forces and Its Historic Mission

The People's War-based Positive Defense Strategy

China's Special Military Reform and Innovation

China's Modern Defense-related Science, Technology and Industry System

Major Force in Safeguarding World Peace and Promoting Common Development