Number: RL30700 Title: Chinas Foreign Conventional Arms Acquisitions: Background and Analysis Authors: Shirley A. Kan, Christopher Bolkcom, and Ronald O'Rourke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report examines the major, foreign conventional weapon systems that China has acquired or has committed to acquire since 1990, with particular attention to implications for U.S. security concerns. Pages: 73 Date: Updated November 6, 2001