In this episode, Dr. Saunders joins us to discuss U.S.-China military cooperation and dialog in light of strategic competition.
Keyword:People’s Liberation Army
How Deep Are China-Russia Military Ties?
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has raised concerns about the deep military ties shared between China and Russia. This ChinaPower feature analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of China-Russia military relations, focusing on arms sales and joint military exercises.
How Advanced Is China’s Third Aircraft Carrier?
China launched its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, on June 17, 2022, and work is underway to prepare the vessel for commissioning into the People’s Liberation Army Navy. This page provides key details about the carrier.
Measures Short of Invasion: How China Could Threaten Peace in the Taiwan Strait
This three-part series examines Beijing’s options besides an invasion to coerce, punish, or annex Taiwan. The first two reports map out how China can quarantine and blockade the island. The third report provides groundbreaking data on the importance of the Taiwan Strait to global commerce.
Series: The Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis
This ChinaPower series closely examines developments surrounding the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis.
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.
How China Could Quarantine Taiwan
As China ramps up pressure on Taiwan, one major step it could take is a law enforcement-led quarantine of the island. This report lays out China’s potential motivations for a quarantine and maps out two plausible scenarios of how it could conduct quarantine operations.
How Is China Responding to the Inauguration of Taiwan’s President William Lai?
In response to Taiwan President William Lai’s inauguration speech, China commenced large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan, called “Joint Sword-2024A.” Explore ChinaPower analysis of China’s activities.