Chapter 8 - Strategic Deterrence

Chapter 8 Strategic Deterrence
Section 1 Basic Concepts of Strategic Deterrence 
Section 2 China’s Strategic Deterrence Thought 
Section 3 Methods of Strategic Deterrence 
Section 4 Guidance of Strategic Deterrence

Strategic deterrence is an important content of military strategic planning and guidance, and an effective
means to maintain national security and development. With the extensive use of high-tech in the military
field and the development and change of the international strategic situation, the role of strategic deterrence
has become increasingly prominent. Under the conditions of the new era, it is necessary to use the flexible
use of strategic deterrence methods to create a favorable strategic situation to contain armed conflicts and
wars, delay the outbreak of wars, stop the escalation and expansion of wars, avoid, or reduce war damage,
and maintain the ever-expanding national security and development interests.