China's Rise and Grand Strategy

Explain China's geopolitical position: geographic constraints, historical grievances, and the 'Century of Humiliation' narrative.

Describe the Belt and Road Initiative's strategic objectives and its impact on recipient countries' political sovereignty.

Analyze China's strategy in the South China Sea, focusing on its historical claims, island-building, and challenges to international law.

Analyze the geopolitical dynamics of the Taiwan Strait, including the 'One China' policy, US strategic ambiguity, and the military balance.

Explain the concept of debt-trap diplomacy and evaluate evidence for and against it using specific case studies.

Assess China's civil-military fusion strategy and its implications for global technology competition.