Fujian – China’s Newest Type 03 Aircraft Carrier
Invasion of Taiwan Part 6
The Type 003 carrier is China’s most-advanced warship ever built and its launch has cemented Beijing's position as a top...
Taiwan’s Ability to Defend the Mainland
Invasion of Taiwan – Part 5
The circumstances under which the PRC has historically indicated it would consider the use force have evolved over time....
The PLA’s Current Posture Against Taiwan
Invasion of Taiwan – Part 4
The PLAA has increased its posture in the Eastern Theater Command and along the Taiwan Strait, providing the PLAA...
The Invasion Unfolds
Scenario Generation Exercise - Part 3 - America Comes to Taiwan’s Rescue
8 Feb 2024: Taiwan Straits
On 8 Feb 2024, China commenced a series of...
Chinese Leadership Discusses Strategy
Scenario Generation Exercise – Part 2 - USA Ponders Over Options
30 Jun 2023. White House. Washington.
Director CIA, William Burns asked for a most urgent...
Events Leading up to the Invasion
Scenario Generation Exercise – Part 1 - Xi Jinping Gives the Go-ahead
16 Feb 2022. Meeting of Central Military Commission (CMC) on Taiwan Question. Beijing
Russia...
EDITORIAL – Conditions for the Invasion of Taiwan
Analysts have generally regarded four perspectives on the future of Taiwan, in view of the threat by China:
Status Quo Continuation. The status quo might...
Developments In The Taiwan Strait
Strategy & Capabilities
Key Takeaways
• Although the PRC publicly advocates for peaceful unification with Taiwan, the PRC has never renounced the use of military force;...
Developments in the South & East China Seas
The PRC's Spratly outposts are capable of supporting military operations, include advanced weapon systems, and have supported non-combat aircraft; however, no large-scale presence of...
Recent Developments in China’s Western Theatre
The Western Theater Command is oriented toward India and counterterrorism missions along China's Central Asia borders.
The Western Theater Command is geographically the largest theater...