China's Use of Perception Management and Strategic Deception

摘要

Beijings overt efforts to restore the Middle Kingdoms economic, military, and political prestige present an interesting dilemma for U.S. and Asian policy makers. While Chinas expanding economic prowess, military might, and exercise of political influence are largely visible to the untrained eyeis there more to the story. Are members of the US academic, diplomatic, and intelligence communities being targeted by an unspoken agenda that may further Chinese foreign policy and national security objectives, potentially at a significant cost to those outside Beijing. This paper addresses this important topic and related issues concerning possible Chinese deception targeting the United States. Does evidence indicate, especially from Chinese sources, that the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is using strategic deception and perception management against foreign countries, and especially the United States. Is there an institutional culture in China that encourages the use of deception, such that the Chinese military and civilian leadership have a developed structure and inclination to do so. If this is the case, are officials in the United States susceptible to a Chinese deception agenda.