Crossing the Strait : China's military prepares for war with Taiwan /
Both the U.S. and Chinese militaries are increasingly focused on a possible confrontation over Taiwan. China regards the island as an integral part of its territory and is building military capabilities to deter Taiwan independence and to compel Taiwan to accept uni cation. These efforts have shifte...
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| Format: | Government Document Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
National Defense University Press,
2022.
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| Summary: | Both the U.S. and Chinese militaries are increasingly focused on a possible confrontation over Taiwan. China regards the island as an integral part of its territory and is building military capabilities to deter Taiwan independence and to compel Taiwan to accept uni cation. These efforts have shifted the military balance in China's favor and heightened the risk of war. At the same time, the United States insists that China and Taiwan resolve their dispute peacefully and is strengthening its military capabilities in the Western Pacific to deter a possible Chinese attack. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political and military context of cross-strait relations, with a focus on understanding the Chinese decision calculus and options for using force, the capabilities the PLA would bring to the fight, and what Taiwan can do to strengthen its defenses. It concludes that the PLA has made major advances to prepare itself for a conflict across the Taiwan Strait, but also faces continued challenges and vulnerabilities in some areas. The book offers suggestions on how Taiwan and the United States can work together to improve Taiwan's defenses and increase stability across the Taiwan Strait. |
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| Item Description: | Shipping list no.: 2023-0085-P. |
| Physical Description: | xii, 368 pages : illustrations (some color), 2 color maps; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780996824989 0996824987 |