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Well since we are evaluating their threats I think their perspective is the most relevant...
SSI, 2 Apr 07: Chinese Perceptions of Traditional and Nontraditional Security Threats
In order to begin to understand the motivations and decisions of China’s leadership, and in order to behave in a manner such that we can influence them, we must try to understand the world as China does. This research is an attempt to do so by examining the writings and opinions of China’s scholars, journalists, and leaders—its influential elite. It will show that China has a comprehensive concept of national security that includes not only defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but continuing its economic and social development and maintaining its international stature....