CONTENTSIntroductionGeographic RuminationsThe Chinese Military and the Peripheral States in the 21st Century: A Security Tour d'HorizonPLA Capabilities in the 21st Century: How Does China Assess Its Future Security Needs?Advanced Military Technology and the PLA: Priorities and Capabilities for the 21st CenturyU.S.-Chinese Military Relations in the 21st CenturyTaiwan's Military in the 21st Century: Redefinition and ReorganizationTaiwan's Military: A View from AfarConcluding Comment: The Political Angle-- New Phenomena in Party-Army RelationsAbout the AuthorsIndex