Evolution of the Chinese economic security doctrine from 1949 to the XXI century

Abstract
This article presents a description of the evolution of economic security in the People's Republic of China and its characteristics in the present century. The investigation work is focused on the development of a brief, but exhaustive characterization of the object of study, divided into two parts: 1. Brief definition of economic security, 2. Evolution of the economic security doctrine of the People's Republic of China and 3. The current situation of the economic security of this country in the XXI century. The article also offers a brief description of the concepts of economic security accepted by the countries of East Asia and the relationship between economic security and protectionism, which are closely related concepts. Finally, the ultimate goal of this investigation work is to offer a concise theoretical basis about the foundations and priorities that are taken into account in the decision-making process of the People's Republic of China.

Keywords: Economic security, China, Protectionism, China's economic doctrine, development