Original Source: China Military Science
A bimonthly journal published since 1988 by the Chinese Society of Military Science and the Chinese Academy of Military Science, both of which are under the purview of the People’s Liberation Army. The magazine publishes academic research on military modernization, military exchanges, and national defense issues.
Ge Jun, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) officer and researcher, argues that as U.S.-China tensions worsen, Beijing should pursue confidence-building measures (CBMs) with the United States to improve its security environment. Ge draws on CBMs conducted by the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War to suggest how the effectiveness of such efforts can be maximized, highlighting the importance of private communication channels, ensuring concessions are roughly equivalent, and first exploring other areas of cooperation to build up strategic trust.