An analysis of the military threats across the Taiwan Straight: fact or fiction

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This article examines the tense military relations between China and Taiwan, focusing on how Taiwan's push for sovereignty has motivated threats of military action from Beijing. The author argues that China does not have the military supplies to carry out its threats of invasions, missile strikes and blockades.

Taiwan, Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations, Military policy, Sovereignty, Aggression (International law)

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China's environmental threat: crafting a strategic response

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This article considers the massive environmental problems that face China as a result of rapid industrialization and insufficient environmental controls. The international aspects of pollution are analyzed, as well as US policy towards China with regard to environmental regulations.

Statistical Data Included, United States, Environmental aspects, International economic relations, United States foreign relations, Environmental policy, Industrial development, Industrialization

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A note on Sun Tzu

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This article evaluates Sun Tzu's text on military strategy, the 'Art of War'. The author believes a re-evaluation of the 5th-century Chinese work is relevent to understanding contemporary Chinese military ideology.

Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Wars, War, Philosophers, Military strategy, Military art and science, Military science, Sun Tzu

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