Why Minorities Make Beijing Nervous

Topics: Analysis

China’s ethnic diversity is a central concern for the Chinese government despite the small population of ethnic minorities. In this guest authored analysis, Dr. Aaron Glasserman analyzes three sets of concerns the Chinese state has over ethnic issues that drive China’s ethnic policies.

How China Could Blockade Taiwan

China has options other than invasion to try to force Taiwan’s unification, one of which is a blockade. This report explores the potential motivations and strategic calculus for a blockade and maps out possible scenarios of how China could approach blockade operations.

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China’s Massive Next-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship Takes Shape

New satellite imagery shows China’s rapid progress on the construction of a brand new class of warship, the Type 076 landing helicopter assault (LHA) ship. Once complete, it will be the largest vessel of its type in the world.