Commentary
President Joe Biden’s remarks about the U.S. commitment to Taiwan is an opportune time to consider a fundamental issue: when will the Chinese regime use force against U.S. interests?
There is a long history of first strike and preemption in Chinese military history. Chinese strategic thought is critical for understanding when China will launch a surprise attack against its enemies.
There are two major relevant elements within Chinese strategic thought that U.S. decision-makers and the public should be aware of as they consider the probability of an attack against Taiwan or other U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific….