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DOD Report on Chinese Military Power

July 30, 2003 :: Department of Defense :: Analysis

The Department of Defense released a report on Chinese Military Power, which details on the Chinese military buildups and overall “grand strategy.” In addition to an increase in number of short range missiles off the coast of Taiwan from 350 to 450, the rate of increase has been upgraded from an estimated 50 to 75 per year. While the Chinese would likely prefer to buy out Taiwan peacefully (as it did with the Hong Kong transfer in 1996), they are pursuing “credible military options” that would include keeping the U.S. Pacific forces at bay while pursuing a quick collapse by Taipei. The report goes on to consider China’s grand strategy in the Pacific generally. (Article)

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