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June 25, 2019 External Publications

2019 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. Press Release: DOD to Release 2019 Report on Military and Security Developments in China Video: Pentagon Releases 2019 Report on China – Randall G. Schriver, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, briefed the media […]

August 16, 2018 External Publications

2018 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. 2018 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PDF) 2018 – Military Power Report Fact Sheet (PDF) Force Modernization for a Taiwan Contingency China appears prepared to defer the use of force […]

June 16, 2017 External Publications

2017 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. 2017 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PDF) One major section is called Force Modernization for a Taiwan Contingency. The PLA continues to develop and deploy military capabilities intended to coerce […]

May 17, 2016 External Publications

2016 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. 2016 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PDF) One major section (beginning on page 86) is called Force Modernization for a Taiwan Contingency. There have been no signs that China’s military […]

April 27, 2012 Press Releases

Senator Cornyn Releases Lippert Hold, White House Makes Concessions on Taiwan Arms Sales

Senator John Cornyn has lifted his hold on the Senate confirmation of Mark W. Lippert for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian & Pacific Security Affairs – the Pentagon’s top Asia official. The hold was lifted in exchange for a White House letter addressing Senator Cornyn’s concerns over Taiwan arms sales, and in particular the […]

2019 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

2018 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

2017 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

2016 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

Senator Cornyn Releases Lippert Hold, White House Makes Concessions on Taiwan Arms Sales

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