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Imagining China’s Military in 2020
By Harry Kazianis
Recent testimony forecasts what the People’s Liberation Army could look like in 2020.
Did China Just Clone a Black Hawk Helicopter?
By Zachary Keck
China conducted the first flight test of its new Z-20, which has a similar exterior to the US-made Black Hawk.
Why China Won't Attack Taiwan
By Zachary Keck
It is extremely unlikely that China will invade Taiwan, much less succeed.
USS Cowpens and China’s First-Mover Advantage
By James R. Holmes
The main threat to maritime Asia today is not miscalculation. It’s Beijing’s carefully calculated policies.
The East China ADIZ and the Curious Case of South Korea
By Ankit Panda
The two countries are expected to engage in a high-level defense dialogue on the ADIZ tomorrow.
China’s Air-Sea Battle Plan for the South China Sea
A PLA researcher says AEW&C and the J-16 will help China achieve sea & air control over the South China Sea.
Does China Want a Cold War?
A new video by PLA generals suggest that some in the CCP are eager for a Cold War with Washington.
South Korea Eyes F-35 Fighter Jets
Plus, can the U.S. build an effective Pacific strategy for the 21st Century? Thursday defense links.
China’s Air Force Comes of Age
Long subordinate to the army, the PLAAF is gaining greater autonomy while still cooperating admirably with other services.
How China Would Fight the US (And Win)
China’s military may be 30 years behind America’s, but it doesn’t need to equal the U.S. to defeat it.
In Announcing ASEAN Trip, Pentagon Gets Revenge on China
Why did the Pentagon announce Hagel’s ASEAN visit while China’s Defense Minister was in the building?
“Victory Without Bloodshed”: China’s India Strategy
“Subduing India, preferably without striking a blow, remains a major Chinese policy objective.”