Yu-cheng Chen

Yu-cheng Chen is an associate professor at the Graduate Institute of China Military Affairs Studies, Fu Hsing Kang (FHK) College, National Defense University (Taiwan). He is also a member of the Research Project on China’s Defense Affairs (RCDA). His research interests include the PRC’s political warfare, PLA maritime power, and East Asian security. He received a scholarship for “Overseas Academic Diplomacy Program 2020 and 2023” from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan.

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    PLA Steps up Security Cooperation With Russia in 2024

    Executive Summary: This year’s second joint aerial patrol between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia marked the debut of the nuclear-capable H-6N bomber, demonstrating Beijing’s intent to project

    PRC Expands De Facto Jurisdiction in the Taiwan Strait

    Executive Summary: Beijing has begun to assert greater jurisdiction over the Taiwan Strait, with incursions by People’s Republic of China (PRC) government vessels into waters under Taiwan’s jurisdiction set to

    Joint Sword-2024A: Blockades and Gray Zone Tactics

    Executive Summary: The “Joint Sword: 2024A” exercise marks a shift in military strategy by integrating China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels with People’s Liberation Army (PLA) forces. This coordination enhances the