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China’s New Missile Force: New Ambitions, New Challenges (Part 1)

8/14/2018

 
ADAM NI, BATES GILL ​ | OUTSIDE PUBLICATION
The article examines the creation of China's new missile force, the PLA Rocket Force (PLARF), which was part of a major reform aiming to improve the PLA's joint operations, command and control, as well as combat effectiveness. It specifically analyzes the rationale for the PLARF's creation, its mission, and the challenges faced by it such as acquiring more advanced missile technologies. Indeed, China's expanding missile capabilities give the military more options in planning for regional scenarios involving Taiwan, the East and South China Seas, and the Korean Peninsula.

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Taiwan's Emerging Push for Cyber Autonomy

8/2/2018

 
PHILIP HSU ​ | OUTSIDE PUBLICATION
China might increasingly resort to cyber attacks against Taiwan to compel the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to say publicly the phrase "1992 Consensus", which would signal its commitment to reunification / unification under the Chinese interpretation of "one China" namely the "One China Principle".  This article examines the recent efforts taken by the Taiwanese ruling authorities to promote cyber security as a national security issue. The aims is to bolster "indigenous cybersecurity innovation", to link the cybersecurity industry with its military, and to strengthen "the capabilities of Taiwan’s military cyber forces" in order to prevent or mitigate future cyber attacks by China.

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  • Welcome
  • E-Books
    • Strait Talk >
      • Chapter 1: Historical, Cultural, Legal, and Geographical Factors
      • Chapter 2: The Political Factor
      • Chapter 3: The Economic Factor
      • Chapter 4: The Military Factor
      • Chapter 5: The Issues
      • Chapter 6: The Negotiations
      • Chapter 7: Conclusions
      • Appendices
      • Images
    • An Analysis of China's National Interests
    • One China, Five Interpretations
  • Blogs
  • Cross-Strait Info
    • Cross-Strait Timeline >
      • 2018-2019
      • 2016-2017
      • 2000-2015
      • 1980-1999
      • 1950-1979
      • 1911-1949
      • pre 1911
    • Official Documents >
      • Official Documents Library
      • 中国人民共和国​
      • 中華民國 (台湾)
    • Major Actors >
      • PRC
      • ROC
      • US
      • Japan
    • Military Balance
    • Political Warfare
    • Key Issues >
      • 1992 Consensus
      • Anti-Secession Law
      • One China
      • 'One Country, Two Systems'
      • Status Quo
      • Taiwan Independence
      • Taiwan Strait Crises
      • U.S. Arms Sales
      • Use of Force
    • Cooperation >
      • ROC
      • PRC
      • Signed Agreements
      • Cross-Strait Links
      • Peace Proposal
      • Military Talks
    • Glossary
    • Additional Resources on Cross-Strait Relations >
      • Books
      • Reports, Articles & Interviews
      • Multimedia
  • Photos
    • A Photographic Journey Through Old China