eng Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Rural Development 2333-4770 2015-03-23 3 1 5 9 10.12691/ajrd-3-1-2 AJRD2015312 article Jim Schnell schnellj@ohiodominican.edu 1 Ohio Dominican University This report addresses how the military actions of China exemplify public relations gestures of intention within the realm of armed conflict. In doing so Chinese military tactics used in Tibet are interpreted as gestures of intent that can serve as foundation for speculating on possible paralleled Chinese actions outside of China. The study of cross-cultural relations encompasses a wide range of perspectives and contexts. Cross-cultural relations can occur on multiple levels, from subtle nonverbal expressions within interpersonal encounters to bold military attacks that play out in the international arena. The findings conveyed are presented in a developmental progression whereby the preceding section(s) serve as context and foundation for what is conveyed. http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajrd/3/1/2/ajrd-3-1-2.pdf Tibet Chinese military tactics cross-cultural gesture public relations