Winter 2007:
Military Affairs
By James Mulvenon

The disturbing bureaucratic silence that followed China’s recent anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons test for several days is but the latest in a string of incidents raising questions about civilian control and oversight over the Chinese military. Though few data exist about the internal machinations of the Beijing authorities, this article surveys possible explanations for the apparent lack of bureaucratic coordination on the issue and assesses the potential implications for Chinese civil-military relations.

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