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The book explores the pivotal April 2001 crisis on Hainan Island, which shaped U.S.-China relations during George W. Bush's early presidency. It highlights the challenges faced by a transitioning Chinese leadership and a newly elected U.S. government amid foreign policy crises and terrorist threats. The resolution of the crisis is presented as a diplomatic success for the U.S., showcasing Washington's strategic approach in persuading Beijing that detaining the American air crew was counterproductive to China's own interests.

China has evolved from a nation with local and regional security interests to a major economic and political power with global interests, investments, and political commitments. It now requires a military that can project itself around the globe, albeit on a limited scale, to secure its interests. Therefore, as Larry M.

Tracking the evolution of the Red Army through the war against Japan and the Chinese civil war, Wortzel's book provides a comprehensive basic reference focusing on the major events, people, and issues that have produced the historical legacy of the People's Liberation Army.