China's military strategy: Rationality, geography, Indo-Pacific power

Steve Yates analyzes China's military strategy in Asia. Yates explains why US armaments used in Iran differ from those needed to protect Taiwan, and praises growing defense investments in Japan and the Philippines.

Steve Yates, Heritage senior research fellow, analyzes China's military strategy on 'Mornings with Maria.' Yates explains how armaments used in Middle East conflicts differ from those required to deter a Taiwan invasion. He highlights strengthening defense alliances in Japan and the Philippines as critical factors protecting freedom of navigation across the first island chain.