This is the first specialized report by a specialized Chinese think-tank to make a comprehensive and systematic introduction and analysis of the U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The report contains five chapters, mainly covering the U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. South China Sea policy, and China-U.S. military cooperation. By analyzing facts and figures, it makes an objective presentation of U.S. military spending in the Asia-Pacific region, construction of military base networks and troop deployment, especially U.S. military activities in the South China Sea. The report gives a positive review of the achievements of China-U.S. military exchanges and cooperation as well as their significance on building a new type of China-U.S. military relations.

Time of Publication: November, 2016 

Edition: First Edition 

ISBN: 9787519500412

Author: China National Institute for South China Sea Studies