Dossier
US forces in the Pacific
Coverage of US forces in the Pacific in the Nexus archive.
- China's limited defense capacity
A former US Pacific commander argues China lacks the capability to conquer Taiwan due to military technology trends favoring the island and the US. China's military modernization has brought its maritime capabilities to the level of France, Japan, and the UK, with the People's Liberation Army dominated by the army. Analysts suggest China may impose a naval blockade instead of direct invasion.