To Challenge China in the South China Sea, Invite Taiwan to Participate in RIMPAC 2020

Abstract

To Challenge China in the South China Sea, Invite Taiwan to Participate in RIMPAC 2020. The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) seeks nothing less than complete control of the South China Sea, consistent with the infamous Nine-Dash Line. Dominance of the South China Sea offers China uncontested access to fisheries and hydrocarbons, control of international trade routes, domestic political benefits, and significant military advantages. Most importantly, it signalsChinas return to great power status. Inviting Taiwan to participate in RIMPAC 2020 is a provocative step that challenges norms and provides INDOPACOM with a course of action that can be modified to elicit the desired response. Through his action, the United States will demonstrate that it is prepared to contest the South China Sea, that it will develop partner capability/interoperability in the region, and that it is prepared for conflict with China should it arise.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 15, 2019
Accession Number
AD1105348

Entities

People

  • David Ostwind

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asia
  • Asymmetric Warfare
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Foreign Relations
  • Information Operations
  • International Trade
  • Interoperability
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Political Systems
  • Republic
  • Security
  • South China Sea
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design