Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements 1. Drivers Behind the Use of Force Part 1: Policy Framework 2. Political and Military Factors Determining China’s Use of Force 3. The US Policy of Dual Deterrence Part 2: China’s Capacity to Use Force 4. Short-Range Ballistic Missile Capabilities 5. Unconventional Warfare Options 6. Controlling the Airspace Over the Taiwan Strait 7. Command of the Sea 8. Amphibious Capabilities 9. Industrial, Technological, Economic and Infrastructure Capacity Part 3: The Cost of a War to China 10. Diplomatic Consequences 11. Economic and Political Costs

About the Author

Antony's College, Oxford

Reviews

‘Brings together some of the top specialists on the Chinese military for a readable analysis tackling policy framework, China’s capacity to use force, and the potential economic costs.’ - Wendell Minnick, Taipei AmCham Magazine