Abstract
Korean Peninsula remained epicentre of power politics amongst its three neighbouring powers, China, Japan and Russia, due to its geographical linkage as conduit to the Asian heartland from Japanese archipelago. This struggle had impacted socio-political and socio-economic outlook of the peninsula, yet its rulers managed to maintain its distinct culture throughout the ages. The Korean War of 1950 is an ideal case study for policy makers and strategists due to its complexity in terms of policy and war strategies, wherein the US, USSR and China pursued their divergent national objectives. This article focuses on the analysis of Chinese foreign policy, strategy and decision-making during Korean War (1950-1953), applying different theoretical lens and models.