Join Dr. Joel Wuthnow, a senior research fellow specializing in Chinese military affairs, and Dr. Phil Saunders, director of the INSS Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, as they dissect China’s military ambitions. They discuss the PLA’s evolution under Xi Jinping, its assertive maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific, and challenges like party control and corruption. The experts also examine the implications of China’s nuclear modernization and readiness for a potential Taiwan invasion. Their insights shed light on the future of U.S.-China relations.

Experts debate whether China is more likely to blockade or invade Taiwan in the next ten years. They discuss reasons for a blockade, including military capabilities and potential scenarios. They analyze China's strategies and the challenges involved, as well as the potential consequences and economic costs of a blockade. The podcast concludes with a poll on whether views have changed after the debate.

David Logan and Phil Saunders discuss China’s expansion of its nuclear capabilities and the reasons behind it. They explore China's modernization efforts, changes in nuclear policy and doctrine, removal of rocket force commanders, pursuit of tactical nuclear weapons, and China-Russia cooperation in nuclear issues.