The Blind Spots in Chinese Military Studies
During a recent conference on the People’s Liberation Army, I heard the same question posed to attendees and paper writers: “How would China react to U.S. force posture change X, Y, or Z?” or “How would the Chinese military respond to U.S. strikes in certain locations?” Having participated in dozens of unclassified wargames at the RAND Corporation and elsewhere, I hear a similar refrain when playing the “red team.”This is a reasonable and legitimate question. Policymakers and war planners should
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Published: 2 July 2026
Source: War on the Rocks
Category: News
Topics: Safety & alignment · Military & security
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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