Toshi Yoshihara shows, in Mao's Army Goes to Sea, how the People's Liberation Army (PLA) made crucial decisions to establish a navy and secure China's periphery. This narrative will help US policymakers and scholars place China's recent maritime achievements in proper historical context and provide insight into how its navy may act in the future.
The book explores the Chinese strategy of Information Warfare (IW) as a means to achieve military victory without direct confrontation. It highlights Mao Tse-tung's philosophy of disorienting the enemy and emphasizes how IW can create confusion among adversaries, aligning with China's broader military strategy. Through this lens, the text examines the implications of IW for modern warfare and national security, presenting it as a critical tool for the People's Republic of China in its pursuit of strategic advantages.