China's Taiwan Military Option - How and Why?



Timestamps :: Chapter 1: Background

@00:00 Introduction
@01:00 Taiwan’s Status
@02:55 America’s One China Policy
@06:02 Peaceful Reunification
@09:41

Why Would China Choose Military Means?
Chapter 2: The Military Option

@16:37 Preparations for Military Operations
@26:49 On the Eve of Operations
@27:17 Operation Phases
@27:34 Phase 1: First Strikes
@29:09 Phase 2: Developing Operational Area
@29:19 Phase 3: Landing
@30:11 Phase 4: Establishing Control Over Taiwan

Chapter 3: Chinese Military Capabilities

@32:08 Overview
@32:12 Nuclear Weapons
@32:54 Air Power
@34:30 Air Defenses
@37:58 Missile Forces
@45:07 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
@46:58 Artillery, Tanks, Ground Forces
@48:39 Naval Forces
@52:14 Logistics

Chapter 4: Conclusion

@53:11 An Unwanted Conflict
@54:14 “Independence” Serves the US Not Taiwan
@55:52 The Flawed Premise of Containing China