The rise of Chinese military medicine: opportunity for mercy ship, not gunboat, diplomacy
Recent exchanges between the United States and China at the presidential and cabinet level have emphasized the need for an enhanced military-to-military relationship to further mutual understanding and promote cooperation. This article explores the historic context of military medical relations betw...
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Published in | Military medicine Vol. 176; no. 9; pp. 1043 - 1050 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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England
Oxford University Press
01.09.2011
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Summary: | Recent exchanges between the United States and China at the presidential and cabinet level have emphasized the need for an enhanced military-to-military relationship to further mutual understanding and promote cooperation. This article explores the historic context of military medical relations between the two nations as well as the rationale and opportunities for increased interaction through medical diplomacy. Specific areas for potential collaboration are discussed with recommendations for future action. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 0026-4075 1930-613X |
DOI: | 10.7205/MILMED-D-11-00030 |