Chinese Navy: Operational Challenge or Potential Partner?

I urge you all to WATCH THE VIDEO of the USNI/AFCEA West 2013 conference panel: “Chinese Navy: Operational Challenge or Potential Partner?” Particularly, Toshi Yoshihara at 38:20. Panelists include: Moderator Dr. David M. Finkelstein Vice President and Director, China Studies, Center for Naval Analyses Dr. Jacqueline Deal President and CEO, Long-Term Strategy Group CAPT James…

Taiwan and China Move Closer to Peace Accord?

Local news reports indicate China is pushing Taiwan harder on a peace accord that would abolish any attempt by Taiwan “secessionists” to abandon unification and declare independence. However, unless China reduces and/or eliminates the 1,500 short-range ballistic missiles targeting Taiwan, any deal looks unlikely. According to the Talk of the Day, as reported by the…