China's rising military and economy

This was a debate on the state of China's modernization, including its rise in the sectors of the military and economics. The debate focuses on whether or not China's influence as a superpower will make it a regional hegemon in the future. To what degree did the Asian model contribute to China's success? Would a battle over Taiwan cause negative economic effects for mainland China? How would the Chinese military and economy interact in this instance?

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