The Chinese Century

As the ultimate practitioner of realpolitik, the Chinese can simultaneously charm, 'invest', intimidate, coerce or simply 'buy-out' loyalty in order to fructify the objectives of the 'Chinese Century'. Strategic posturing is an important lever of sustaining the energy unleashed by its 'military-industrial complex' and the same was in full display at the recent National Day parade, marking the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic.