Right Sizing the People's Liberation Army: Exploring the Contours of China's Military

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China's Special Operations Forces Modernization, Professionalization and Regional Implications

“…However potentially dangerous these capabilities are, they are still not equivalent to US forces. 18 Taiwan as long as China believes long-term unification remains possible. The recent announcement with regard to the US "shift," "pivot," or "rebalance" to the Pacific presents unique challenges for the employment of US SOF in that area of responsibility.…”