To Protect Overseas Interests, China Likely to Rely More on Contractors and Host Nation Forces than Its Own Military

China is far less likely to involve its military in security activities abroad than has been the case for the United States or for imperial powers of previous centuries. To bolster security for the Belt and Road Initiative and other economic activities abroad, China will instead rely heavily on civilian contractors and host nation-provided forces, with Chinese military and paramilitary forces playing an important but limited role.
Source: RAND - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: news