China's Active Defense Strategy and its Regional Impact

China's Active Defense Strategy and its Regional Impact

January 2011

Testimony
Testimony by CFR fellows and experts before Congress.

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Captain Stacy A. Pedrozo testifies before the House of Representatives U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission on China's active defense strategy and its regional impact.

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