Anyone interested in understanding the balance of power in China/Pacific: I enjoyed "Destined for War", "World Order" (big section for China), and "On China". I'd welcome more suggestions.
https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s11366-018-9581-4?aut...
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