This book analyzes the rise of Chinäs naval power and its possible strategic consequences from
a wide variety of perspectives ¿ technological economic and geostrategic ¿ while employing a
historical-comparative approach throughout. Since naval development requires huge financial
resources and mostly takes place within the context of transnational industrial partnerships
this study also consciously adopts an industry perspective. The systemic problems involved in
warship production and the associated material financial technological and political
requirements currently remain overlooked aspects in the case of China. Drawing on first-hand
working experience in the naval shipbuilding industry the author provides transparent criteria
for the evaluation of different naval technologies¿ strategic value which other researchers
can draw upon as a basis for further research in such diverse fields as International Security
Studies Naval Warfare Studies Chinese Studies and International Relations.
