Deterrence Strategy to Prevent Chinese Aggression

To counter the possibility of war emphasized by Xi Jinping and China's threats to resolve the Taiwan issue forcefully, deterring China through cost imposition is crucial. Traditionally, deterrence focused on denying China's military aims, but there is a need to impose costs to deter China from crossing the threshold of war. Dr. Zhang Li highlights the significance of deterring China through cost imposition as part of a negotiating strategy to prevent conflict.